Friday, June 22, 2012

A Guide To Overcoming Sexual Abuse

By Thelma Kent


When one is sexually abused, they are bound to become stressed and emotionally unstable. We are actually the ones who choose to be that victim and again because we hide everything and are afraid of dealing with them. You can only be able to get help and go on with your life when you now the right ways in overcoming sexual abuse.

The first process is focusing on the exploitation and evaluating it. You are not a bad person and you are not the cause for the abuse. The abuser is the one to be blamed as they are sick and the problem is with them. When you recognize that you did not want to be abused is the first important step.

The next step is the realization and understanding of the shame after the incident. You need to comprehend that the abuser had complete control and that you did not let go by choice. You need to face the shame and know that none of it is your fault and that you are simply a victim.

Write a letter to the person who abused you and tell them how you feel about them and what you wish could happen to them. You do not have to necessarily send the letter and you can burn it later. The importance of doing this is to release all your anger.

Enroll in support groups either within your area or online. These groups will have people who were in the same situation as yours. Ask them how they dealt with the occurrence of the incident and this way, you will be motivated that if they could get over it, so can you.

Start trusting again but do not allow anyone to take advantage of you. You have to take a chance by allowing people n your life and heart again but have limits. overcoming sexual abuse is not hard once you follow the above steps.




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