Reading – The day I realised the child abuse I suffered wasn’t my fault

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

“Part of the healing came from the realisation that the morass of distress which felt so unique and personal is all being lived by other victims and survivors, too. It isn’t our fault and we are not to blame. There are kind people who understand. Nothing can ever erase an abusive childhood, but healing is possible. We don’t need to struggle alone any more.”

Couldn’t have said this any better myself.

The day I realised the child abuse I suffered wasn’t my fault

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