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you didnt deserve it.
Healing means moving on. That's been very hard for me, but I try more each day. COCSA is as harmful as SA because you don't know whom to tell at times. Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) significantly influences my life and the way I navigate my relationships. Despite the challenges it brings, I find myself continually motivated to help others who may be struggling. I believe that by supporting them, I can also find a sense of purpose and healing for myself.
I was 13. I don't even know how old he was, but all I know is I was touched. Is it weird that I thought I liked it at first? For the first 5 seconds, I felt pleasure, and then I felt dirty. I didn't consent to this at all. I never want to feel like I'm easy. So why. Why didn't I scream?
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