abbey’s Profile

Close Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

I was sexually molested as a young girl by someone who was always held up to me as a paragon of virtue and excellence. Then in 4th grade a teacher emotionally abused me repeatedly. I carried the burden of these experiences into adulthood, feeling like I was somehow of less worth than the other people around me. Dirty. Bad. Later, a marital explosion brought out even more of these feelings and I'm trying to heal and become a strong wife and mother.

Treatments

Art Working / Worked

I'm a writer. Sometimes I feel like I don't deserve the rush I get from writing, so I avoid it. If I would do it regularly, it would help immensely.

Rape Counseling Too Soon to Tell

I'm just beginning this, so it's early to describe how helpful it is. But it seems like it's going to be great to get it all talked out.

Supportive Care Working / Worked

My husband has gone to counseling with me and has worked hard for many years with me, uncovering issues in his own life, etc. Friends and family are also essential.

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

The more I get to know Jesus and the implications of his teachings and his life, the more I realise he holds the key to all emotional healing. He understands all pain.