15-11-2023 07:18 PM
15-11-2023 07:18 PM
Thankyou @tyme xx
15-11-2023 07:20 PM
15-11-2023 07:20 PM
Yeah been ages since we've spoken @BlueBay and so this being the first post of yours I've seen in a while, it has me quite elated. I can indeed imagine it's quite a shock, and may end up being an adjustment period, as it sounds like it would have been occupying quite a lot of your time and mental energy. Hope there's lots of relief and joy still to come too. xx
15-11-2023 07:32 PM
15-11-2023 07:32 PM
15-11-2023 07:43 PM
15-11-2023 07:43 PM
Glad to hear you are taking time for yourself @BlueBay that is so important, especially in the wake of such a hugely emotional endeavour. Good on you, good for you, happy for you 😊💜
15-11-2023 07:44 PM
15-11-2023 07:44 PM
@Jynx ❤️❤️
15-11-2023 11:19 PM
15-11-2023 11:19 PM
Hello @BlueBay I could not read your post without responding. The significance of this moment for you & for all those affected by sexual abuse is too important not to respond.
We have not spoken much & I can't give any personal advice.
I want to thankyou for sharing here. It is courageous, inspiring, generous. And more, that I do not have words to adequately express.
If I could say one thing - based on the happenings of my day today - I am planning on letting myself processing all the emotions that come with 'an ending.'
Relief, victory, freedom, independence, strength, & the other side too, - the realisation of why this is a win, & the stolen spirit I had to try my hardest to reclaim. Things that no one need ever experience.
Mixed emotions.
Finality.
And with this, somehow my subconscious is showing all those emotions that were not safe b4. Anger, betrayal, rage!
Pride, happiness, hope - these are the foundations.
And, when all that crap has finally had a chance to speak, I intend on slamming the pages closed of this book & putting it away forever.
Amazing victory.
Validation
A soul that may now, finally find rest.
Thankyou for fighting. For all of us x
16-11-2023 06:15 AM
16-11-2023 06:15 AM
Oh my gosh @StanD thank you so much. I am in tears reading your post. Thank you for your kind words.
I think at the moment I’m still processing what’s happened.
I’m hoping now this will be the start of a new chapter. One long hard emotional chapter closed.
I was on here gir quite a few years and took a break this year for a few months.
I really hope that you can find peace and an end to your issues. The journey can be long but the fight is worth it.
I don’t know where I got this fighting spirit - Maybe it’s the little “me” that had to speak out because no one heard me. Not even my parents have validated or supported me 😢
glad you’re on here chatting to me and others.
take care xx
16-11-2023 07:22 AM
16-11-2023 07:22 AM
Fantastic news about your validation and compensation @BlueBay ! So glad for you 🙂
16-11-2023 07:29 AM
16-11-2023 07:29 AM
thanks so much @NatureLover xx
16-11-2023 10:26 AM
16-11-2023 10:26 AM
Oh @BlueBay I am so happy for you. It is wonderful news that you feel validated. I am going through a process myself atm. It takes a lot of courage and stamina. Wow you are fighter after all! You deserve it. So sad our mothers were not able to understand or listen or believe and put their own emotional needs over the truth and protecting us as small children.
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