ups and downs are definitely so normal with things like this. sometimes when i open up and feel/talk about traumatic things more it feels like going backwards in my healing journey but going to therapy is a great step and it takes alot of strength to do that. i’m sorry you even have to deal with this but im proud of you

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I can’t speak on SA recovery but I was taught something very important in therapy. “Two steps forward one step back.” That might feel like you are losing momentum but you’re still going forward. I wish you all the best of luck in healing.

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for me, i got kind of lucky when 3/8 of my assaulters went to prison, so that did provide some closure! but learning how to be comfortable with myself again, with my body and how i felt, was very helpful. i built up and maintained a strong support system of women. took one day at a time. and i think im getting better! i even went on a date last week!

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