Introduction

[Bryan7601]

Hello to everyone I'm Bryan. I'm 47 years old, a licensed practical nurse for 22 years. I was sexually abused at the age of 9. My abuser was an adult male relative who was staying with my family at the time. I have trouble in my life with depression anger and feeling isolated and inadequate. I am going to find a therapist and am glad I found this site.

 

[newground]

welcome to MS bryan I hope that you find a powerful source of healing and support for the struggles you face. one of the things i have found is that as different as our stories are, what we deal with is remarkably similar. so look around and make yourself at home and if we can help let us know
Jeff

 

[woodenshoes]

Bryan7601

Bryan welcome to ms. I'm sorry what happen to you. It makes life challenging with the after effects we carry. I hope you can share when you feel the need and we can guide your feeling as part of recovery. I wish you well on your journey.

Ws

 

[Elad1]

Bryan

Welcome, as a recent new member to MS I have found everyone here to be affirming and supportive of me in my journey to healing. Welcome and we support you.

 

[zookeeper]

Welcome. I'm relatively new as well. Blessings for your journey of recovery.
ZK

 

[manipulated]

Welcome Bryan!

The isolation and loneliness were "gifts" from the perp that you can start to tear down now that you are here. All of us have faced those barriers created to protect us from out past and all of us here are at various stages of demolition and building bridges to new lives, new hope and new relationships. Lurk, read, post, chat = whatever is comfortable for you and remember you are NOT alone; Someone here has walked the path alone before you and now you don't have to.

Manipulated

 

[Grunty1967b]

Bryan,

Hello and welcome to your new support group of survivors just like you who get it.

When you say things like you feel inadequate you're singing my tune. I'd guess your life like mine to the outsider wouldn't resemble any sense of that (you mention your 22 years in the medical field). You don't get there by not being capable.

Not to dismiss your thoughts at all friend. I hear you, understand, and I'm there all too often as well. Here's to your ongoing growth and recovery.

 

[Bryan7601]

Thank you everyone. I've never talked about my abuse was a huge thing just saying it happened. Appreciate the encouragement and support.