TALKING ABOUT ABUSE EFFECT YOU

michelle · Senior Member

TALKING ABOUT ABUSE EFFECT YOU

segelov · Experienced Member

Hello Michelle

Talking about abuse is probably a good thing, in that we are admitting to what has happened to us, I suspect it might become unhealthy if that was what one did all the time (I am not a professional). But to talk about it amongst people who understand, or in situations of trust should help with the healing proccess.

To read about the experiences of others and find that the abused person is not alone in the way that they have dealt with it, or are still dealing with it, to find that what they thought was very strange behaviour is in fact one of the many coping behaviours, must surely be no bad thing.

There may for some be times when talking about their abuse becomes too much, and then it would be good to step away from it. Other places on this website have excellent articles on how to make yourself safe - If talking or reading about abuse makes you uneasy, please ask for help, and take yourself away from what makes you feel uneasy.

Look after yourself

Segelov

Leila · Member

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Originally posted by: michelle
" Do you believe talking about abuse all the time.Can hinder or help your recovery process?"

talking about it all the time i dont think is a good idea. sometimes, a reasonable amount yes, in that case i believe it can help your recovery process.

it helps you come to terms with it in some form instead of keeping it inside. Not to mention, you never know when something you say to someone, can positively affect their life.

Raindancer · Veteran Member

I think there has to be a cut of point, and what i mean with that is...I dont want my life to be just about what i had to go through as a child. Talking about it (being able to talk about it) is healthy for many reasons, after all it breaks the silence, and by talking (sharing with others) we continue to learn so much so that we are able to implement it into our lives.

Then again as individuals our needs are different and some may need to talk more than others, as long as it doesnt become unhealthy...then they should continue to meet there needs.

Take care, Raindancer