Being Sexually Abused....?!
Question:
Being Sexually Abused....?
When I was about 5 yrs old I was molested by an outside family member. I told on him and it was stopped and I was removed from the situation immediately.
I'm 19 yrs old. I've never felt completely comfortable around guys. I'm attracted to them, but I never want to make the effort to be in a relationship for reasons I don't understand. I self-doubt a lot and I tend to like guy who'll never like me back.
I know that this type of trauma can cause a person to shy away, but I know other women who've been hurt like that at a young age and they have no trouble jumping into a relationship with a man.
What's wrong with me and how do I overcome my fear of relationships?
Answers:
Marti, why don't you use counseling? Over time the deeper things surface and can be addressed, undone. Please contact a family counselor.