Blog about my life story and the things ive experienced and how i overcame them. Using this blog to help give a voice to those who have suffered in silence like i have. I vow to be their voice. NO LONGER VICTIMS!!NO LONGER SILENT.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
How i truly feel..................
Hey guys. Well as you know I've written my story here several times just differently. I just want to apologize in advance because I had left out some things. I've said in prevous post that i was molested by my uncle and stepdad. That is true but the age i said i was being molested was a bit off. I couldnt fully remember when my stepdad started molesting me or even touching me. I said that it started with my uncle but i started to remember that it started with my stepdad. When i was younger, (younger then ten) i used to get sick alot. As usually you put vicks vaper rub on your chest and back to help you breathe better, etc. Well my mom would allow my stepdad to rub vicks on my chest and back. What she didnt know was that as he was rubbing the vicks on my chest he would start rubbing my nipples and smiling as if he was enjoying himself. At that age I didnt know that it was wrong what he was doing. Like I said before I was not taught the difference betweent bad touch good touch so i though nothing wrong of it. Plus he had been raising me since about the age of two or so. Anyway i am ashamed that i allowed that to happen. Every time I think about my body reacted to the touch i feel disguisting. My body in some ways enjoyed it. I hate myself for allowing that to happen. I get sick at the thought of it. My point is though that I know its not my fault and at times i wish i can go back and change everything. But at the same time if i didnt go through what i experience i would be where i am at at the the moment. I would not have found so much courage to help others. If i would not have meet those incredible survivors from Joyful Heart Foundation I wouldnt have the courage to speak out at all. I worry at times because i never got the chance to speak out publically and seek justice but in reality i didnt want to press charges. For a long time and even at times now i feel what i went through wouldnt be taken seriously in the court room and he would walk. I know that in ways i am letting him walk for not seeking justice but the fact that my mother loves him and has chosen his side over me i cant put her through that pain. I rather let it out then to have to lose my mother over him. Again i did lose her in some ways but in some ways im glad i didnt go through the justice system. I wouldnt be able to deal with all the publicity. I do one day want to do more about it but right now, like i said before, i found my justice by moving out. He cant touch me anymore. So i am safe.
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You are such a wise and beautiful young woman, Tara. Your courage grows each day, and with that so does your freedom. I'm finding more and more that confronting our past is more like a spider web than a nice straight path. I recently had a memory of sexual assault surface, and I actually had to ask my Mom about the validity of the memory because I didn't trust my own mind. Healing and moving forward can be messy and you can distrust yourself, but you have to keep moving and depend on the love that you know is genuine for strength. Love you beautiful girl! You inspire me every day.
ReplyDeleteEncouraging and transparent post from you Tara. Thank you for being open in sharing. Blessings.
ReplyDeletesafe hugs x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post especially the last sentence, so powerful to me!
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ReplyDeleteNo adult ever has the right to touch a child in a sexual manner.The fact that your stepdad at ten rubbed Vicks on your chest when you were sick is his responsibility. Its only normal for a body to respond to touch.I know they've mentioned this on SVU many times.Your body is your own,and no one has any right to exploit your body for his own gratification.That's what pedophilia is in reality.You did nothing wrong and have no reason to feel guilty or in that you in any way liked his touching.Can I ask why you never pressed charges against him?So many families are torn apart by these kind of allegations.Just sad.I pray for you to come to terms with your own sexual abuse and seek counselling.
ReplyDeleteI never sought out justice because no one believed me. I finally moved out of that home. Even though i never sought out counseling i feel find. Some days i have triggers or flashbacks but im ok. Thats why i started this blog to help others. Although i never did it i encourage others to not make the mistakes i did and not seek help. Thank you.
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