Posted by sfmom on October 28, 2003, at 12:31:06
In reply to Re: sexual abuse survivors and anxiety over our kids? » sfmom, posted by judy1 on October 28, 2003, at 12:16:39
> I'm in pretty much the same situation as you. I know my fears concerning my children stem from my childhood also so the biggest help has been therapy dealing with my own chidhood. Learning coping skills have helped me feel more in control of my present life which lessens my past life from intruding so much. I still am very overprotective of my children, but don't over react nearly as much as I used to. Are you in therapy? That is so critical- basically putting your own house in order will help you cope with what your children face. best of luck- judy
Hi Judy,
Thanks for responding. I've been feeling a little alone in this although I know there must be a lot of us out there. Yes, I'm in idvidual therapy and in a panic group as well. I feel like I've been in therapy my whole life! I'm also on my 6th day of Lexapro and Klonopin, which I'm not sure is helping yet. Someone said to me once with regard to motherhood, "We can raise good men, but we can't protect our daughters." I cried for days. I'm just so sick of dealing with the childhood issues. I thought I was done with that until my daughter was born. Doc thinks her getting older may have triggered childhood PTSD. How have you learned to let go? Do meds help you? At what age did you start talking to your kids? Anything you're willing to share would really help me out, I'm feeling very alone.
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