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HI,

I'm working myself up to talking about the hard stuff... in the mean time, has anyone watched Greenleaf? It's centred around sexual abuse; the extent people go to cover it up, the challenges surrounding speaking up, and the staggered healing that follows.

I love it. Watching it feels like it's reached passed the layers of hurt and strengthened something deep inside.

I should also mention it has strong religious themes - which may be an issue for some people. I relate to it. My family was very religious - it was the perfect disguise to hide abuse.

My favourite scene: when Opera (who plays Mavis- the Aunty) confronts Lady Mai (who plays the mother of abused girl) and gives it to her straight "YOU KNEW!". Watching this scene is sooooo satisfying - it's everything I would have liked to say to my own mother in response to her denial. I know she knew. All the signs were there. It was more important to maintain a façade of having a beautiful, well functioning family, than to protect me.

If you've watched the first season, what's your fave scene? http://outofthefog.net/C-PTSD/forum/Smileys/classic/smiley.gif

Hi all...
My cPTSD results from my childhood mostly. Every kind of abuse - sexual, physical, emotional, spiritual. This week has been especially difficult -it's pushed me to look for extra support. I'm happy to have found Out of the Storm. Looking forward to journeying with you all.