Tuesday, June 1, 2010

We Are Survivors

About three years into my recovery, I became part of a year-long, state-sponsored group called Adult Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault.

I learned invaluable lessons by participating in those every-Monday-evening sessions: I was with others who had the same issues of low self-esteem as I did. I felt camaraderie with other broken men. Connecting with them helped me to stand strong.

On the last day, the state-appointed therapist said to me, "You're a survivor. You didn't fail; an adult failed you."

I am a survivor.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Thank you for sharing your experience(s). Thank you for creating a space for males to share their experiences. Wish you and other men much happiness, healing, and peace.