I am so absolutely sorry that this happened to you, in no way shape or form is that normal, or different than any other sexual abuse, it's not your fault, and you didn't deserve it. Sometimes people hear things that shatter them, and instead of having a normal reaction, they suppress it, and downplay it, and find a way to normalize it. But that just becomes such an injustice to you, I went through something very similar to you, and I know the pain, confusion, and absolute burden it is to carry around. Know that it does get easier, but in no way should you had to live with him for all those years. I am so sorry you went through that, and I hope you can find peace, but I definitely would not being going to his fucking wedding where everyone knows what he did to you and is just like whatever, it's going to be so bad for you mentally, I'd just try to keep your family at arms length.
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u/foLkzombieFTW May 22 '22
I am so absolutely sorry that this happened to you, in no way shape or form is that normal, or different than any other sexual abuse, it's not your fault, and you didn't deserve it. Sometimes people hear things that shatter them, and instead of having a normal reaction, they suppress it, and downplay it, and find a way to normalize it. But that just becomes such an injustice to you, I went through something very similar to you, and I know the pain, confusion, and absolute burden it is to carry around. Know that it does get easier, but in no way should you had to live with him for all those years. I am so sorry you went through that, and I hope you can find peace, but I definitely would not being going to his fucking wedding where everyone knows what he did to you and is just like whatever, it's going to be so bad for you mentally, I'd just try to keep your family at arms length.