From age 1-6 I watched my father abuse my mother and watched them passed out after shooting heroin while I took care of my 1 year old sister feed her change her diaper then my father left me. and then after that at age 7 my mother got toghter with my stepfather who phsyicaly and emotionaly abused me for 9 years beating my with the brroom and extreme emotional abuse because he hated my real ffather and he took it out on me. now im at the point where i am emotionaly numb and have lostt contact with reailty and when i do pop back and start to feel somthing its vunerability and fear. so my question is am I weak?
2007-05-13 12:40:34 · 8 answers · asked by nooooooooooooooopeeeee 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Your not weak, you just need to learn how to deal with these horrible things that have happened. I would find a good therepist that can get you on meds. The meds will help so you can sort through everything that you need to learn to deal with. People that go through any type of abuse have a hard time dealing at some point. It is up to you to do the right thing and get help so you can move on with your life.
2007-05-17 10:10:31 · answer #1 · answered by Christina J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!!! You've been severely, severely, severely hurt/abused.
You're not weak at all. You're strong for making it this far to post your life story. How dare your parents treat you that way??????
I am so amazed that you're here and I am happy that you're here. However, my best advice to you would be talking to someone who's properly trained at helping you to understand what it is you need to do to move on with your life, so that you can live happily and healthy.
You're not weak by any stretch of the imagination. You're in pain, and after so much pain for so long, you'll become numb.
I was numb for years before I could get back on an even keel, and the way I broke through that numbness was by talking about it with lots of ppl that I could trust. My mother betrayed me in the worst way about seven years ago which caused me to attempt to take my life twice. I had to work through the pain by talking and though I am still scarred by it, I feel much better that I decided to talk and open up my feelings.
Rome wasn't built in a day, so, this healing will take a lot of time, maybe years. You've had years of pain and you'll have years to heal, but it's so very worth the healing process.
If you want to contact me, my email is aichausa@yahoo.com. Don't hesitate. The very best of luck to you. ~Aysha
2007-05-13 19:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
weak? no. Disturbed because of events you could not control? yes. I'm sure you've heard it before that you probably should go to counseling, but its true. There are so many parts of our minds that we can't begin to understand...why do men get angry easier than women? Why are women more emotional than men? Things like that are difficult to understand...add in abuse and the complexity of understanding such an issue is huge. I'm so sorry you went through that but there is help if you try to find it.
2007-05-13 19:49:40 · answer #3 · answered by its about time 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you feel numb because it is your brain's defense against things out of your control. You went through severe trauma and it is natural that you still have fear in your life. Please seek out a counselor that can help you get through this time in your life. You can break the cycle. I believe that you are stronger than most to witness and survive all the events in your childhood.
2007-05-13 19:53:34 · answer #4 · answered by keli3351 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't make you weak. As a child, you couldn't do anything but be afraid because you knew no better. Now, it's ok because of your childhood past. Although it's not an emergency, you should contact a therapist so you can maybe become better.
2007-05-13 19:49:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No dear, you are not weak.You are wounded. You did the best you could and managed to live in a horrible situation therefore you are not weak. Please contact a mental health professional. If possible, get one who specializes in trauma. You are not weak. You are tired, hurt, worn out, and ready to deal with all of this.
2007-05-13 19:49:13 · answer #6 · answered by TAT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're definitely not weak, as a child there was nothing you could possibly do.
If you have suffered such a traumatic childhood, it's obvious you're going to have effects of it in your every day life. Are you seeing a therapist? If not, please start, for your own good.
2007-05-13 19:45:04 · answer #7 · answered by Mina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.
since you are going through your crisis...heres my advice...
move to fiji!! no one'll bother you there
2007-05-13 21:02:24 · answer #8 · answered by Vicki K-Funkles 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋