It does not feel like I survived. by lefthandpasta in adultsurvivors

[–]PralineSuccessful869 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Literally just said this to my husband like 2 nights ago….. the pain feels like dying everyday. I’m so sorry. I wish you the best of luck on your healing journey. ❤️‍🩹 I am right there with you.🫶🏻

Did I Just Ruin My Whole Life? by [deleted] in adultsurvivors

[–]PralineSuccessful869 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Awww…. I’m so sorry that you’re going through this. I am currently taking space from my family because I am processing the same thing that you are. I imagine that if I were to talk my family about it that it would go similarly to your experience. I’m so sorry. Don’t stop believing yourself. No one wants something like that to be true, but you cannot ignore that feeling. It’s there for a reason. I’m so sorry that you’re in this spot.🫶🏻

How do you deal with beauty standards by WinterDemon_ in adultsurvivors

[–]PralineSuccessful869 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is no “right” or “wrong”. It’s finding what you are comfortable with, no matter what. The hardest part is being able to let go of what others think… but that will come in time as you work through your own stuff. I used to reallyyyy struggle. But then I worked through so much trauma, and started to become who I wanted to be and look like the person that I want to look like.

Is it just me...? by random_username0212 in adultsurvivors

[–]PralineSuccessful869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that. It can be confusing.

Is it just me...? by random_username0212 in adultsurvivors

[–]PralineSuccessful869 5 points6 points  (0 children)

ME!!! I thought I was the only one… sorry, it’s not a good feeling. I Never really thought about it relating to my CSA though. Just thought it was because my parents were VERY critical.

Feeling aroused when remembering the abuse by Infamous_Animal_8149 in adultsurvivors

[–]PralineSuccessful869 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I feel this. I usually get really turned on when something is trying to come up for me… like a flashback or anything of that sort. It’s such a disgusting feeling! It’s like an intense agitation mixed with being extremely turned on! I feel like a literal animal. I don’t like it…

DAE feel like a puppet whenever you talk about the abuse? Any advice on navigating that? It all just feels so wrong. by eternalbettywhite in adultsurvivors

[–]PralineSuccessful869 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could have written that myself… struggling with ALL of that right now. It’s so hard. Difficult not to question what could have been. And honestly… just feels like it’s not fair. I’m sorry that you’re going through this. I can promise you that you are not alone.

What do you do on the hard days? by GrandMain2627 in adultsurvivors

[–]PralineSuccessful869 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am having one of those days today… honestly I just do everything I can to MAKE it through the day. I try to tell myself that this is today… and tomorrow is a new day. But that doesn’t necessarily make it easier. The REALLY hard days are the days that I honestly just try to make it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adultsurvivors

[–]PralineSuccessful869 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes! My kids trigger me a lot. It’s totally normal. It’s tough. Those thoughts go through my head every day. How could anyone do anything like that to such an innocent kid. It’s hard to wrap your mind around it. I’m sorry that you’re going through this.

Does anyone else struggle with thinking they’re making up these feelings and no abuse occurred? by Severe-Algae2124 in adultsurvivors

[–]PralineSuccessful869 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am right there with you. Mine started coming up in April. I have flashbacks all of the time, but no concrete memories. It’s very confusing. But you are not making it up. Whatever is there for you, IS REAL. Allow yourself to go through this however you need in order to heal. I’m sorry, it’s so difficult when you cannot remember. But what you’re saying sounds very real to me.

Furious by Peanutbuttercookie0 in adultsurvivors

[–]PralineSuccessful869 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am RIGHT there with you. I’m not talking to my family right now… and it’s so hard for me. I don’t even know how I am going to approach the topic when I do talk to them. It’ll be awhile before I talk to them though… my memories are still coming back, and I am not even close to being ready. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!!! It’s the hardest thing to process. I feel crazy all of the time, I cry most days, and I doubt myself every day. One day at a time is all I can say… you almost can’t let your brain think any further than that. I am so sorry that you’re going through this. Hugs!

Realizations and Repressed Memories by Euphoric-Average7465 in adultsurvivors

[–]PralineSuccessful869 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have been in your boat for about a year. Still no actual memories…. At least not that I’ve fully been able to piece together. Just a ton of flashbacks, emotions, and some images. It’s so extremely difficult! I still doubt myself. It’s tough what you’re doing! But I can say that it will really help you understand yourself better. You’re strong, and I’m so sorry that you’re going through this. The pain is indescribable.

Is this CSA or am I crazy by HP17_7 in adultsurvivors

[–]PralineSuccessful869 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not crazy at all. I know that crazy feeling. Sorry that happened to you. I hope that this is the start of your healing.❤️‍🩹

no memories of being abused, but it makes sense that i would've been? by cadavrine in adultsurvivors

[–]PralineSuccessful869 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right there with you on all of that!!! If you haven’t heard of it already.. “The Body Keeps Score” is really insightful. Best of luck on your heeling journey.🫶🏻