Link – Dating tips for survivors of abuse

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

“Dating as an adult can be quite difficult and frustrating, but when you add in being a survivor of abuse, it adds an entire new dimension to the process.”

It really is different and though it’s been a number of years since I was dating, the childhood sexual abuse was something that hung over any new romantic relationship. It needed to be addressed in one way or another. I always felt it was important to get it out in the open early. Not everyone would agree with that, I’m sure.

That being said, if you are dating, you could do worse than spend a few minutes reading these tips.

http://www.survivingmypast.net/dating-tips-for-survivors/

 

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