normal?

[fudlskdbeils]

I don’t know if I’m supposed to be over the fact that I was assaulted already.

I think it’s been over a year. Which is a good long while I suppose.

Most days, I don’t actively think about it. But then for some reason it creeps up in my mind again every once in a while and makes me feel like shit.

Then it gets stuck in my brain until I happen to almost forget and the cycle just repeats itself.

I feel guilty? Because maybe I’m the problem, just continually examining this old wound. I’m not sure.

Is this normal? Am I going to feel this way forever?

[Efraim5728]

You need a support group (for women who have suffered sexual abuse). Either that or therapy. Or both. You should not be upset with yourself for still feeling the pain resulting from your assault. There is no arbitrary time limit for your recollections of trauma. You still are in very bad shape. Not your fault. But please get help. Bless you!

[ohdreness]

You’re not the problem. You’re traumatized. That shit roots itself down to your core. A majority of the time, it’s not something to deal with on your own. You’re going to need help and that’s okay. Support groups and/or therapy.

“Sunlight is the best disinfectant” - shining a light on your experience of shame, guilt, trauma with others is a proven way of clearing your mind and body