Letter 2

Dear Survivor:

Like many before me, I am a survivor of incest in my childhood and rape as an adult woman.   It is hard to give words of comfort when I am still seeking the same.   However, one thing I can share with you is that I joined a support group.   I was amazed of the amount of therapy and support that I have experienced from those of similar tragedies.   To really know that I am not alone was extremely comforting.

              I learned strategies for when I was having anxiety and flashbacks.   I learned that I am not responsible for what happened to me and I learned to let go of some of the guilt and shame that I have been living with.   For your salvation surround yourself with support from a Rape Crisis Center, your family or loved ones and take one day at a time.   If you have setbacks remind yourself it's okay, but keep trying to move forward.