Amazing awareness post! :)

I agree, we need to talk about our experiences. I find that a lot of people don't want to hear about it because it makes them uncomfortable or triggers them. Well, I'm finally ignoring all that and will be starting my own podcast type of audio/video thing where I talk about my experience and everything I've learnt since my abuse experience. I know that it will help some people, and those who don't want to haer about it don't have to tune in.

Abuse makes us feel fear and shame and make us silent. That only perpetuates the abuse and self-abuse we inflict upon ourselves from hearing in our heads the words our abusers said to us repeatedly. To break the cycle of abuse, we need to break the silence. This will expose abusers to others, help victims become aware, and help break the cycle of abuse. I hope, at least, it will help in that regard, and help those who have suffered, heal.

It's amazing to me anyone who has the courage to speak up about this sort of topic because it took me over 10 years to be able to talk about it others (other than close family and friends). Thank you for opening up.