Getting over sexual abuse?!

Getting over sexual abuse?

I was molested when I was 5 years old and I am just now starting to come to terms with it (I'm 16 now). It is really making it hard for me to trust people around me and I am getting very skittish. I am on Prozac for anxiety and depression but I want to know if there are any types of support groups I could join.

i was 5 years older than you were. and i completely understand. it was hard for me to trust anyone too, even myself sometimes. but i got over it. and you will too. i know there are support groups even though i didn't join one. search online. it's going to be really hard for a while-i'm not going to lie to you. my advice is this. find a close friend who will always be there for you (and of course you will be there for them too) and talk to them. it really helped me and i'm sure it will work for you, too. depression and anxiety are normal. if you feel scared that soemthing could happen again, there are two things that can help. one is to always have a cell phone on you and fully charged every day. there are special condoms out now (called RapeX condoms) that you can wear for 24 hours or if you become uncomfortable.

the best thing to do is constantly remind yourself that it wasn't your fault. it never is. and cheer up. it will get better. it took 2 years for me to get over it, but i did and i don't think i would change it if i had the chance. by the way, if it's any more comfort, i'm 16 too. and writing a book about it. look for the book "the day the sky turned black".