Sa survivor, wishing for help

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Hello all, I am new here but a lifelong Christian. For context, I am an 18 year old who suffered from sexual abuse and assult when I was 15 while attending a Catholic private school. I have been doing mostly okay but the past few months have been incredibly difficult for me. I have been burdened by intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and nightmares nearly every day. I am so scared that I feel like I upset God or that he wants me to be hurting like I am now. I struggle with anxiety and depression nearly every moment of my day. I feel so abandoned and lost in my life. It is so hard for me to feel God's love due to my circumstances. If anyone has any advice or prayers for me I would love to hear them. I know I'll be alright in the end but I'm just really scared right now. Thank you so much.
 
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joeyt778 said:
Hello all, I am new here but a lifelong Christian. For context, I am an 18 year old who suffered from sexual abuse and assult when I was 15 while attending a Catholic private school. I have been doing mostly okay but the past few months have been incredibly difficult for me. I have been burdened by intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and nightmares nearly every day. I am so scared that I feel like I upset God or that he wants me to be hurting like I am now. I struggle with anxiety and depression nearly every moment of my day. I feel so abandoned and lost in my life. It is so hard for me to feel God's love due to my circumstances. If anyone has any advice or prayers for me I would love to hear them. I know I'll be alright in the end but I'm just really scared right now. Thank you so much.
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Hi Joey,

I am so sorry that you have suffered so much in the past and are going through this.

Do you have anyone in your everyday life that you can talk to? A school counselor, pastor, or youth pastor? Someone with experience in counseling people through such a terrible thing that was not your fault...

No, God most definitely does not want you to be suffering like this because of a horrible act someone else pushed on you against your will. I understand that it must be difficult though to feel God's approval because a situation like that leaves you feeling ashamed. :(

I'm a woman, so I wouldn't be an ideal candidate to talk to (better for you to talk to a gentleman,) but I'm going to pray that you might connect with someone here or elsewhere that will understand and be able to help.

Have you tried looking for support sites online as well?

Most especially within the Catholic church, and within religious settings in general (I've know a lot of people who were/are abused by those claiming to be Christian or "God-fearing"), so I'm guessing there must be several support groups out there. If nothing else, you could look up general SA support groups and hotlines.

I'm sorry I can't offer much better assistance but I will be praying for you and if you'd like, please keep us posted on your journey.

Blessings to you! 🙏🏼
 
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joeyt778 said:
Thank you Seoul. My family has been a massive help for me so they are probably the reason I'm still around haha. I've also started therapy for it as well, so I will let progress happen naturally over time
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This is wonderful to hear!!

I'm so glad you have a supportive family -- that makes a world of difference. And it's great that you have access to therapy as well!

I know things must seem very dark at times, but God will help you through, one day at a time. :)

I'll be praying that your therapist will show you compassion and guidance as God heals you from this.

And praise God for your family! 💖
 
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You're in my prayers. May God guide you through this and out the other side. It's not His intentions for you to suffer, yoke yourself to Him and He will bless you no end. He also brings the enemy to justice as He so sees fit. God knows what you need. Ask and receive. Therapy seems like a great help for you to get things out to a listening ear. I pray you gain grand fruits from it as you progress on through your life with great strength and wisdom, in Jesus' name, amen.
 
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My heart goes out to you my dear...SA is a terrible thing may it be male/Female...
I was groomed from a young age , stopped when the person died in my early twenties , one is still alive...
God saw what happened to you , He was there...He will bring all out to that person who abused you , said person will not get off free unless they repent...
God will bring you through all this after pain , He will comfort you when memories flood your mind...
He has done for me and He will do for you also...
Let your tears fall for He will collect them...
I have prayed for you in Jesus name Amen 🙏
 
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