How victims/survivors feel after being abused and some of the process they go through. I have been a victim of sexual abuse but not from a therapist or professional. So here are just a few of the ways that victims feel:
It is their fault-it isn't and you have to know that. Don't blame the victim. I want to die-you feel that way at the beginning but try to move past this, get the help from family, friends, or anyone else that will listen.
They think that nobody else will ever love them again-this wasn't love at least not on the therapist/professionals side. They didn't love you and probably don't even know what love is. You will find true love some day just wait.
I can't trust anyone-you can and will one day. It takes awhile but trust does come back, you might not trust as quickly anymore but it does come back.
I'm not strong enough-you are stronger then you think and it takes a lot to stop what is going on to you. Keep on fighting, you are strong and will get through this.
These are just a few of the things that goes through a victims head and sometimes they never speak out. To all victims out there, speak out and tell your story. Get the help you need to move on and try to live as much as a normal life as you can. There are a lot of victims/survivors to connect with for support and help. Take your life back. It might not always be a bed of roses and there are thorns and when you least expect it they can stick you and bring you down again. Your life will have hurdles but if you take them one jump at a time then you will make it. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Some peoples lives seems like there is one turmoil after another and they will never get out of that tunnel but there is light and you will get out with the help of close friends and family. Reach up and take their hand. There are people who love you. And, the last thing I want to leave you with is: You are not alone you have help.
Here are a few articles that I thought could help some victims/survivors.
http://www.survivingtherapistabuse.com/2009/10/7-tips-for-therapist-abuse-victims-considering-legal-action/
http://www.examiner.com/article/therapist-abuse-patients-receive-unwarranted-blame
http://website.lineone.net/~vex/How%20Therapists%20Abuse.htm
