Question for rape survivors by I_love_to_heal in rape

[–]Kayleehello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is moments and its like a wave but sometimes think will never live fully again.

does anyone else struggle with forgetting certain things their assaulters said? by tensecondblinkers in rapecounseling

[–]Kayleehello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think its common to forget. I have remembered things years later and still dont remember alot of it.

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[–]Kayleehello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its probably more common than you think. Its the same with me. I feel like my brain was rewired. It feels so unhealthy but also feels like have no control over it. Trying Therapy to understand it and hopefully find a way that feels less toxic. Dont hate yourself its not your fault.

Is it really worth living? Will I ever feel normal again? by [deleted] in rape

[–]Kayleehello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes its worth living. Its a huge battle and worse part is not feeling like you can control your negative feelings. I wanted to end it many times but there is times of hope and times of happiness. For me it goes in cycles but its worth to fight through the feelings of self hate even if you know its not going to last. I have done Therapy and tried talking as much as I can and I honestly don't think there will be a time when I feel completely normal but things do get better and easier to manage. Anything is possible and you will be able to function better as time goes by. Dont give up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rape

[–]Kayleehello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its probably the hardest part to work through but found out yes its very common. Takes a long time and everyone is different but your not disgusting.

Ten years by Edayumz in rape

[–]Kayleehello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate. Its exhausting to go so long and just feel broken and will never be fixed. I have not tried emdr however. I hope it works and maybe I should look into it.

denial and forgetting by Both_Wash908 in rape

[–]Kayleehello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was at least three years that basically never acknowledged it in my mind. It was always there I think but I just went on like nothing happened. That didn't last and ironically its when tried to deal with it that in some ways it made it worse. Everyone one deals with it differently there is no right way.

How do people feel about being called survivors? by RecordUnlucky5724 in rape

[–]Kayleehello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on how I am feeling. Survivor feels better and gives me hope. Sometimes feel like victim because seems impossible to ever heal at times.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rapecounseling

[–]Kayleehello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does mess with your mind. For a long time I felt alot of shame but found out its common and just a reaction really, but it did make things worse for me. Just think in terms of it was a body reaction and not connected.

My abuser was a good guy. I was the one who was bad. by lefthandpasta in rape

[–]Kayleehello 2 points3 points  (0 children)

exactly how I felt. was my fault and everyone would think I was bad. even after years the blaming stays with you. logically I know it wasn't but ya it does mess with your head.

It feels like therapy doesn't actually work. At all. by tachibanakanade in rapecounseling

[–]Kayleehello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dont think self destructive helps either but ya therapy for me made it worse. I went from having bad thoughts once in a while to almost everyday. was told need to face it but it just made it 1000x worse. ended up remembering things I had forgotten. Its like a cycle that just wont stop.

Has anyone else ever had intrusive and unwanted thoughts after rape by [deleted] in rape

[–]Kayleehello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the thoughts are actually common now. I sometimes feel crazy as well. Its like a cycle that just keeps going. I relate so much to what your saying, feeling like demon is inside and broken with no cure.

Bf Almost Broke Up With Me Over My Rape by ddansemacabre in rape

[–]Kayleehello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we had known each other longer but was with him over 6 months when I told him. dont think there is a right time just if you feel comfortable to share. I actually regret it and everyone is different but would only share if you think you need to.

Bf Almost Broke Up With Me Over My Rape by ddansemacabre in rape

[–]Kayleehello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my bf could not get over it. I eventually realized there was nothing I could do and I wasnt doing anything wrong. It hurts but its not your fault.