A personal experience that changed a feeling of victim consciousness to a sense of proud self esteem.

When we have come from a childhood of abuse and are feeling vulnerable, we may feel we don’t have the strength to deal with bullies. Shame and self doubt keep me captive for most of my life. Through counselling I gain a better insight into myself and started the road back to self awareness began to feel more confident joined Toast Masters and began speaking out about the unspeakable ... childhood sexual abuse.. I realised the is a person aside from my experience inside me that is brave and resilient. I am enjoying connecting with the person I would have been before the abuse. I’m still a work in progress but my happiness is growing.

Brought up vocally challenged .. I’ve finally found my voice ...

My fav horses and why I don’t take friends new husband for horse rides.

Having PTSD can feel like it will never improve but when you survive an event... that courage that helped you survive can be a catalyst for a wonderful life. Having PTSD all my life seemed like a burden until I hit mid 20’s now in my 50’s , I wish I could have told my young self how wonderful life is now.

It’s official ... the first step has been taken.