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I denied, bottled and tried to ignore the "education" I received from my scoutmaster in Boy Scouts from age 11 to 15. Then at 55 the dam broke: I started acting out in ways that were the antithesis of me and my values; I destroyed my marriage of 30+ years, damaged relations with adult children, and felt my career and life crumble beneath me. I was forced to face the past, acknowledge and accept HE was the perp, I did not have the capacity to consent and I AM the victim. I could start the arduous task of trying to heal and rebuild.
Welcome to Male Survivor. I have only been here a short time but I have found support, care, advice from those who have walked where I have been. I found men whose stories are mine and now yours and not just a few men but many. We are NOT alone.
We ARE the victims and there is understanding, strength and support here. I heal a bit more every time I am able to survive the flashback and share. I grow in strength to continue with every story I find similar to mine. TOGETHER we can survive! For the first time in a year and a half I feel hope for my marriage, my family and most importantly for me.
Thank YOU for being here and sharing too.
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