Scared, confused and alone
35 year old female
I come from a Muslim background and I was sexually abused, physically abused and mentally abused for a period of 8 years. I felt scared, confused, and alone and felt like the world was very far from mine. I was also confused about how I felt about my family. I had thoughts of suicide and hated life everyday. I suffered depression and it was a lonely time for me.
I ended up having a supportive friend I trusted at the age of 18 years and I went to see a counsellor. I am still seeing one and now I have a niece who is struggling with many things and is showing signs of depression, so I thought this story may also help others who can not see a light at the end of the tunnel.
I can now say I am a survivor of abuse and no longer want to hurt myself and I continue to work through life with help and support. I hope this helps others like me.
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