Hi there, ive just joined here, I was in and out of various government institutions throughout the 80s, and experienced a variety of abuse in those places, and up until 2 weeks ago hadnt told a soul about any of it.
Theres a big public inquiry going on at the moment and as ive got older ive realised that despite me getting on with life and basically blocking out all this stuff, its had a large effect on my life, problems with intimacy, the opposite sex, having children of my own etc.
I made the decision to tell my story to the enquiry, with the vague hope that it might at least help someone else.
But due to most of my family being still alive I will be doing this behind their backs, as I think my revelations would devastate my mum, and she went through a tough enough life without me adding to it.
Anyway, thanks for having me.
Hi, new here
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I'm new too. I'm glad you're here. Thank you for sharing. I fervently hope the inquiry is helpful to you.
I have also "gotten on with life" quite well. But triggers are everywhere, and cause a lot of disruption to my every day life.
May we both get what we've come for. Continue to heal and grow and thrive.
Love and strength your way.
I have also "gotten on with life" quite well. But triggers are everywhere, and cause a lot of disruption to my every day life.
May we both get what we've come for. Continue to heal and grow and thrive.
Love and strength your way.
"Many awful things have been done in the name of love, but nothing awful can be done in the name of respect."
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Hi Boyracer
A warm welcome to isurvive
A warm welcome to isurvive
You are important
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Hi newbies,
Welcome to survive Boyracer and Smalldog. It is nice to have you here in our safe corner of the internet. Hope you find lots of connection and support.
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Welcome to survive Boyracer and Smalldog. It is nice to have you here in our safe corner of the internet. Hope you find lots of connection and support.
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well done for being brave to share, thats a big thing and proud of you for doing soBoyracer wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 7:09 pm Hi there, ive just joined here, I was in and out of various government institutions throughout the 80s, and experienced a variety of abuse in those places, and up until 2 weeks ago hadnt told a soul about any of it.
Theres a big public inquiry going on at the moment and as ive got older ive realised that despite me getting on with life and basically blocking out all this stuff, its had a large effect on my life, problems with intimacy, the opposite sex, having children of my own etc.
I made the decision to tell my story to the enquiry, with the vague hope that it might at least help someone else.
But due to most of my family being still alive I will be doing this behind their backs, as I think my revelations would devastate my mum, and she went through a tough enough life without me adding to it.
Anyway, thanks for having me.
hope its also helped in terms of your blocking it out
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Glad you found us Boyracer...welcome.
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