talbot’s Profile

Close Sexual Abuse

I was sexually abused by my older brother around the age of 3 or 4 (he was 18 yrs old) I am 36 and have finally found peace with my childhood trauma after spending countless hours with a wonderful and down to earth therapist. I guess I am ready to align myself with others who are currently thriving in their healing journey and learning how to exist in the world as a "whole" person

Treatments

Art Working / Worked

Writing in my journal helps me get my emotions out on paper without fear or judgement. I often find it easier to "talk" in my journal instead of expressing myself with someone else. I love writing and have kept a journal since high school. The only issues I had was my older sister read parts of my journal and she told my mom. This impacted my relationship with them because I could never trust them enough to tell them about the abuse (i kept that in a different journal).

Music Working / Worked

I often the use of music helpful to soothe me at night when I can't sleep after recalling how my parents and even so " friends" failed to support or empathize with me during painful moments.

Talking Working / Worked

My final therapist was completely the opposite of those I had used in the past. His surroundings was not too clinical. His office did not feel sterile like a doctor’s office with white walls. He pushed me when I needed a push and held my hand when I needed to feel connected and grounded. He was the first therapist who asked me if he could my hand. The idea of someone holding my hand shook me to the core. It made me realize that this person didn't want me to flee from my body by dissociation.