Dear ThomasStride,

Thank you for your message.

I have been thinking of seeing a therapist for a while and I’ve decided I will do that. I will also consider your suggestion of a self help group.

I only just revealed everything I went through to my mum yesterday. It was difficult actually to reveal something like this to someone so close, but she was very supportive of me and furious with him at the same time. That helped a lot.

I think like you, a combination of things will work for me. I have so many emotions going through me at the moment: sadness, trauma, anger, to name a few.

Thank you for your supportive words and I really wish the best for you.

Aballa