Breaking the Silence
Posted by Lisa on February 20, 2007
Today I will remember that there are many people who are going through the same experience as I am, and I’m not alone. I can reach out to others when I’m ready; I will find others who will understand. I can attend a support group, call a hot line, or keep telling myself, I’m not alone. I’m not alone.
Just knowing this makes me feel better.
But if I break the silence and tell someone I trust, I feel even better.
Roma said
Breaking the silence for the first time was SOOOO scary it is still scary telling someone new but it is also healing what is hard for me Is the safe people in my life are non bio but its all good I have found a great support system that I call my “family” and each time I tell my story it gets easier
Danielle said
Telling is the hard thing to do . You feel no one will believe you and that they will look at you differently. I think the hardest thing about telling is the way your family reacts, mine did not react to well lol , and i have been the family scapegoat since i told. But you have to tell, just think that most offenders abuse more than 300 victims in their lifetime. IF that first person would have told and prosecuted , how many would have been saved ? I know its not fair , that we have to live with this burden , but remember not telling only helps your offender, YOU have nothing to be scared or ashamed of . Thanks lisa for another great thought for the day !
DD