I keep coming back to the last part of this on effects suffered. The rates of eating disorders, self harm, suicidal tendencies is astonishing
And both depression and anxiety seem pretty universal issues for survivors. Makes me wonder how many of us find themselves in the mental health system with ...

Ive never self harmed, but I drank. I would drink until I passed out and during the really bad years i would start again with my hidden bottle of vodka at breakfast if I wasn’t at work that day.

I think I’m traumatised by memories of this too now. Like with the abuse I was blunted and in denial ...

Hi, I’ve set up a monthly donation, but didn’t get sponsor yet. It’s been about a week.

This place has been a real lifeline for me, thanks so much for creating Havoca