Update: May 15, 2007
Wow, it’s been 9 months since my last update! Things have been up and down for me. Some struggles, and some progress. I
will share it here.
I have continued to struggle with depression and fatigue. Haullie suggests I go back to the doctor and ask for an opinion
on what is causing it. My iron levels have been ruled out, so it is probably post-traumatic stress.
I faced relatives from my incest perp’s side of the family at a funeral for my Great-Aunt. I was very afraid this day would
come, and it was very emotional. I didn’t see my perp, so I was relieved about that, and I was able to see and say hello to
my little munchkin cousins, who are now teenagers. It half brought up the old guilt about leaving them behind to escape the
abuse, and it also relieved some of it. People say I handled the situation with dignity, so that is good.
I started dating again after 3 years! I am very happy, even if I don’t get to see my date very often. I have known him a
very long time. I trust him, I feel safe with him. He is a general plus in my life.
With the help of Haullie, I am starting a chapter of the Silver Braid Survivors of Sexual Exploitation. We’ve had a lot of
trouble getting things off the ground, but I refuse to give up.
Also, this month marks the 8th anniversary of my gang sexual assault. It's been difficult, but I am surviving!
That’s it for now, life is good generally. I wish I didn’t get so tired, I wish I didn’t have to deal with the PTSD, but
other than that I can’t complain.
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