Survivors of rape-don't let those who hurt you destroy you

[art62grammie]

We once were a victim. Now we are survivors. I was a small child when my dad raped me. I SUFFERED FROM ANOREXIA FOR 40 YEARS DUE TO THIS TRAUMA. I have recovered and life is great now. Perfect no way. There is no such thing. PTSD is painful. My dad took my life as a small child. I have processed each memory and then let them go. I just remembered recently the abuse. My dad can not hurt me anymore. I am a survivor and now the person I want to be. Kind and compassionate to others. I know how rape survivors feel. I know that recovery from this abuse is possible.

[Jeff1943]

That was a hard blow to take. They don't come much harder. But you have not let it destroy your life despite the grievous nature of the offence. It says a lot about your character.

[art62grammie in reply to Jeff1943]

Thank you. I post to encourage others that no matter what life has hurt you or left you with PTSD we can conquer the war. We do not need to let the abusers win. Why allow them to destroy us anymore? I put the broken pieces of my life together and no one can shatter that glass again. Life experiences will make us who we are. For me, it made me a loving and compassionate woman. The reason is that I understand those have suffered like others. I get them. I will go to the depths of hell to heal a mind. I sometimes go to that depth even in this group. Remember I only recall my memories recently. Those 50 years of repressed memories are very painful. What does not kill you will only make you stronger. I will keep posting to help others. It only makes me stronger.

[Sunnidayz1 in reply to art62grammie]

You are so inspiring. You are amazing!

[sunandbutterfly]

Recovery is possible! I hope that you are getting the help of a licensed therapist or a counselor to help you sort through these memories. How are you doing in your eating disorder recovery? Thank you for your encouraging post.