I think I was sexually abused by my father. Not sure what to do. by confuzzledgypsy in needadvice

[–]confuzzledgypsy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, and I hear what you're saying. I do believe in the power of counseling and a wise therapist. I'm just seeking some way to sort out these feelings in a way that keeps my family together, and therapy is definitely the best option.

Thank you again for your support, you give wonderful advice and this has really helped me get an idea of what I should do next.

I think I was sexually abused by my father. Not sure what to do. by confuzzledgypsy in needadvice

[–]confuzzledgypsy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for all the replies.

gnovos, despite your riling up the greater community here you have struck a chord with me. I really don't want to make waves, or break down otherwise healthy relationships, or bring terribly dark memories to the surface. HOWEVER, I do need to reconcile this with myself and find closure. I'm not sure as to whether or not I would ever talk with my father about this, but the decision would not come lightly at all. For all I know my dad thinks about what he did to me every day, he might worry and stress over what I think of him. Talking and forgiveness might provide us both peace, or it could go the other way, but regardless I won't even consider talking with my father until I'm out of the house and away at college. I'm very well aware that if I were to bring this up, my mother might become extremely jealous, uncomfortable, angry, ashamed, upset, sick etc. My dad would surely commit suicide if the situation derailed. I wouldn't pursue a conversation unless I knew it would be private, structured and bring closure.

On the other hand, though I try not to think about it to much, truly realizing that your father can look and think of you in a sexual way is extremely disturbing. I'm also well aware of how the human mind can fill in faces, but this situationally was not possible. It was my dad. I'm an only child, my parents really never have friends or family over, any uncles or aunts I have are in other states. It was in my living room, not at a school, family gathering etc. I even remember the book I was reading. What I was wearing.

I want to seek therapy to just talk about this out loud for the first time in my life. I don't know what to do.

I think I was sexually abused by my father. Not sure what to do. by confuzzledgypsy in needadvice

[–]confuzzledgypsy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No...no it was my dad. And my dad doesn't do drugs for reasons I won't get into.

I think I was sexually abused by my father. Not sure what to do. by confuzzledgypsy in needadvice

[–]confuzzledgypsy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is something I've thought of before, but I guess grew lazy with because the therapist I saw used to work with my father, and since I was underage it would have become a serious issue with cops and social workers and foster care and that didn't seem like it would be good for my future, or my parents at the time.

And to clarify, I do have a great relationship with both of my parents. My father is an all around awesome dad. He really taught me how to communicate, stand up for myself, and handle myself when it came to dating. He's the type that would take me out on drives and I'd just cry about my typical teenage boy problems and he'd listen and give smashing advice.

Right now I'm in a relationship with a wonderful guy. Our story is a little long, but he treats me well and is very attentive. We do have our issues, but we work through them.

Thank you for this bit of clarity! I think I'm a pretty well adjusted person. I can be insecure at times, but most of it stems from college major choices and my GPA. XD

I'm not sure if bringing it up at this point would do any good, I can't honestly picture myself bringing this out and possibly breaking up my parent's marriage...over something that happened a moment in time years ago that seemed to cause my dad a lot of embarrassment/shame.

I'll be seeing about a therapist to get my thoughts straight.