Hi folks,
Just wondered if there are many other fellow sexual abuse survivors on here?
I was abused for several years by a family friend 3yrs older than me.
I have since suffered from social phobia, depression, anxiety, disassociation, self harm, cannabis abuse and heavy drinking spells, most of which ended after meeting my partner, and all the harmful behavior stopped the instant I found I was pregnant in early 2004.

I think as a result of my social phobia I was bullied at school (verbally&emotionally, rather than physically). I had a traumatic birth, involving vontous, induction and severe pre-eclampsia. I also suffered depression for many years, possibly including post-partum, although I was depressed throughout pregnancy and for many years after.

Well, I have finally come of Birth Control, the hormones were doing my mental health no good. In the last 3-4 years I have become much better, mostly through support from my partner, the strength every parent find to look after their child, and finding the best job I have ever had, helping at a special needs school.

Thanks for listening, please reply with your own stories?