Thank you Ric for your comment. It’s never too late to heal. Please seek ways to recover. You are worth it.
Below are some steps to take, but work at it. Understanding what happenend helps you heal.

Acknowledge What Happened. …
Understand Your Trauma Responses. …
Let Go of Guilt & Shame. …
Reconnect With Yourself. …
Work With a Therapist

Hugs to you my friend.

I was sexually abused from ages 5 to 12. I am 68 and for the majority of my life I never understood the reason for my struggles.

I wonder if it is too late to heal sometimes, then I read stories like yours and grow an inkling of hope.

Thanks for sharing.

Thank you April for your comment. It made my day : ) And thank yourself for being brave and making your own life better! You’re a cycle breaker!! It’s exactly why I speak on dysfunctional family. It’s my passion to help others recognize and break this cycle. I did a video on tiktok specifically on how I started loving myself more, you can check it out here https://www.tiktok.com/@leeannwerner863/video/7295388456052591915?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7256543891981043243

I also wrote the books, and a blog at http://www.illusionofagirl.com if you would like to read those. Its a life long journey, keep traveling, big hugs to you my friend.