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Thank you, everyone, for your replies. I really really appreciate the support. It does make sense to think that I shouldn't be blamed for the abuse because I wouldn't ever think of blaming anyone else. I'm so sorry that people have to go through that, and I was very very young when it started happen...

Thank you for the support and resources. My therapist is very nice, but she usually just sits and listens to me without really suggesting any actions unless I suggest something first. Maybe she is trying to make me feel like I'm in control of the situation, and that's great, but right now I feel so ...

It is very difficult for me to post this. The people that I thought were closest to me tell me that everything is my fault and I don't want to believe them, but it almost feels selfish to try and get help... it feels like they think I should suffer, and that makes me wonder if maybe I'm not already ...

I'm new here, too, and looking forward to talking with all of you. I've felt depressed most of my life and have had some recent difficult times. I'm looking forward to sharing my thoughts and being a compassionate listener.