Hello
I am here because I feel alone, even though I know there are so many people like me. I grew up with an abusive older brother who tormented me at home, school and everywhere in between. He would get other people to join in, spread rumours and frighten off anyone who looked like they might be a friend to me. My parents wouldn't accept that this was happening so just ignored it.
I was depressed and suicidal for most of my teenage years and have struggled to get by ever since.
I have had cbt with a magnificent therapist and am started my healing journey. Like many people here, I am working through the grief and anger and hoping to find a life on the other side.
Hi Lina,
Welcome :heythere:
Hope
Welcome. I'm glad you found us. It's great that you have started on your healing journey and I wish you well as you continue.
Welcome, Lina. I hope you find comfort in the company of others here. I am new too. I look forward to journeying with you.
Thank you for your kind words. I'm finding so much good advice and hope here already.
Hi and a warm welcome Lina! :heythere: Very glad to hear you're finding some good info and resources already. :thumbup:
Hi Lina, I'm so glad you're here. Welcome! Thanks for sharing your story. I am so, so sorry for the abuse you suffered. I too was abused by an older brother and parents were no help, though in a different way. I'm glad you are working on healing now, you deserve it.
Hello, you have described my life eerily accurately. Abusive older brother, neglectful parents. My brother even plotted with my ex husband in an attempt to get him to leave me and our children and move in with him. They both called me a * on different occasions with the other present and they collectively thought it was ok and that I deserved it. That kind of life long abuse is awful. As child I learned that I was insignificant at best and a problem worthy of punishment at worst. I'm glad you're here. I'm glad I'm here. I hope we both find real healing.
It's heartbreaking to hear from others who have suffered and I'm sorry for everyone who has lived like this. But we know now that we were not responsible for what happened and have, hopefully, found people in our lives who truly care about us.