Was I Abused?

There are days, even now, when I’ve wondered if I was really abused. Maybe I was over-sensitive, fragile?

Yeah, NO.

But on those days, which are very common for people who experienced abuse, I try to look at this diagram:

 

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If I look at each of the criteria, I can see that my relationships with my parents and sister failed to meet most of these. It’s a quick reminder for days when I need to stop the thoughts before they drag me way down.

What helps you on those days? Join me at www.facebook.com/QuietStormsCO and let us know.

More soon,

dawn

 

 

IMAGE CREDIT: http://counseling.uoregon.edu/TopicsResources/StudentSelf-Help/HealthyRelationships.aspx