@DonutGoddess , thank you so much for posting an update. I have to say, that the way you are handling your challenges and rising above is very impressive and inspiring. Congrats on the successes in school and in life! Best wishes!
First of all, there is no need to apologize for your writing here!
As someone who has experienced sexual assault, please take care of yourself first. I thought I could rewrite things in my head and didn’t think to seek counseling. It pushes itself to the surface. Your mind makes you take what you need.
School, toxic family, come second. I want to somehow hear your success someday. I’m glad you are taking steps to be safe. Just take care of yourself, do the best you can with school, and let your family find time for you, instead of dealing with their toxicity waiting for them to understand you. (I have some of those too. My sister was the only family to know.)
Don’t let these people ruin your story. Wishing you the best,
I just saw the update. I’m so happy for you. There will be good and bad days. I hope there are more good and enough of what ever you need to carry you through the bad.
I know these days are really hard for survivors - lots of triggers. Turn off phone and TV on Thursday, all day. Binge watch your favorite TV show or try a new one (Stranger things? The good place? No triggers there.) Or start reading the latest Cormoran Strike by JK Rowling, it’s hard to think of something else while reading :).
You’re amazing and we’re all with you.
@DonutGoddess As a black woman I’m so proud of you. You are on the other side of your test and it will lead to a great testimony. I’m sorry your family doesn’t give you the support you need but know this, you CAN do this. You’ve proven thus far and when circumstances arise you will be stronger from it. Learn from these challenges, stay in therapy as long as you can and continue to grown and shine, Baby Girl. You got this.