Child abuse and elderly abuse survivor

[misssueis]

Hi..My name is Sue..I am 65 years old and my mother was abused by my sister before she died..It took me 6 months to get my mom safe...Once she was safe, I had a mental breakdown for 11 years..In and out of mental hospitals.Drugged up by shrinks and didn't even realize I was being abused by my own daughter and 2 grandsons.....I haven't seen my daughter since I walked away from her in Early November except to go pick up my 2 laptops that she failed to put in my car..She spent at least 6 grand of my money and kept all my furniture..I had to start all over..I didn't even have a bed..I am ok now..I was in a mental hospital for 5 weeks once I left my daughter and my counselor found me the apt I now live in which is very pleasant...I got off the anti depressants and take clonipin once in awhile but, for the most part, the anxiety and depression have subsided...I am lonely though and need someplace to be able to vent how I feel...I was abused all my life by parents catholic nuns and catholic schools..I was abused...My childhood was extremely dysfunctional..Both parents drank..Tons of violence..I was molested by my dad as well as other men as a child..I grew up and became a full fledged heroin main liner and prostitute for 13 years of my life and overcame so many obstacles in my life, I could write a book....This is just a short version so people here can get to know me..Ty for allowing me to share....

[kenster1]

wow sorry to hear that that is awful.youve been through a lot and for you to say depression/anxiety has subsided shows a lot about you as a person.

[misssueis in reply to kenster1]

I am so sorry I haven't responded to anyone since writing this post..I completely forgot I wrote it..

[deborah27]

Write that book!!

[misssueis in reply to deborah27]

I could...

[Agora1]

misssueis, I am so pleased to welcome you to this caring support group.

Thank you for sharing your life's journey with us. I'm sure there is more but

at least it gives us a better understanding in where you are coming from.

Know that this is a safe place to come to where people aren't judged or

looked down upon. We all share our experiences in life and in doing that we

help each other cope. I am very glad you are here. In my eyes in all you have

been through, I would declare you a true Warrior who I am honored to meet. xx

[misssueis in reply to Agora1]

Ty so so much for the kind words..I guess I am a bit of a warrior..I never give up..Learned that many years ago....Sorry I took so long to reply

[Agora1 in reply to misssueis]

missseis, never any need to be sorry here. We all understand how difficult

it can be sometimes to put one foot in front of the other. xx

[Kkimm]

So sorry to hear how you have suffered abuse all your life.

I am so pleased that you are starting to feel better.

Best wishes

Kim

[kalinevada]

You go man!!!!

[misssueis in reply to kalinevada]

Aww tytyty

[Zanzibar4]

Hi I am new oh here too and am also a survivor of childhood trauma and family dysfunction on an epic scale. Keep going and this helps me sometimes when I remember I am not my past

[1947treble]

I'm glad you're on here and seeking support. I've gotten a lot of encouragement here and I'm sure you will too. You have been through a lot and I respect what you've shared so far and not given up.

[Hidden]

Hi Sue, my name is Sue also. I'm so sorry for all that you've been through. I was sexually abused as a young girl to growing up. It leaves you feeling guilty for something that wasn't your fault. I'm 57 years old now and the painful memories are as clear as they were when the abuse happened. I have struggled with depression most of my life, but by God's grace, I am doing very well now. I wish you the very best!!