The Sum of My Parts

An attorney and advocate for abuse victims shares her own triumph over trauma.

by Olga Trujillo, J.D.

Getting Through Sexual Abuse Scandals and Depression

By Olga Trujillo, J.D. on December 8, 2011 in The Sum of My Parts

The child sexual abuse scandals at Penn State and Syracuse University can be hard to hear for anyone. For those, like me, who have been sexually abused by people we trusted it can have a profound impact. It may remind us of our own abuse, bring up flashbacks, nightmares, grief and mourning. Depression is usually where I end up. Read More

Depression

Submitted by Sarah on December 9, 2011 - 5:32am.

Thank you Olga,
I nedded your post just now - going through a very difficut time and you helped to remind me of hope to make it through.
Sarah

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Depression

Submitted by Olga Trujillo, J.D. on December 9, 2011 - 11:33am.

Hi Sarah, I'm sorry you are having a difficult time. You totally can make it through, even thought it doesn't feel like it.
Olga

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getting through

Submitted by Kevin Kelly on December 10, 2011 - 10:49am.

Early this morning I texted my son to tell him I miss our terrific dog Cleo today and wished I could take her for a long walk. Then your article came up in my Male Survivor feed on Facebook and I understood. I feel obliged to read all of this horrible stuff in an effort to maybe, finally achieve some peace of mind but it's all TOO DAMN MUCH. I'll take a walk by myself and try to think about anything else -

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Getting Through

Submitted by Olga on December 12, 2011 - 11:37am.

I'm so sorry for your pain! I'm sorry for all your losses. I hope the walk helped a little. It is too much! I appreciate your comment.

Take good care. One moment at a time if you have to. Feel free to post again if you want or need to. I read them all.

Olga

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Thank you

Submitted by JackB on December 29, 2011 - 5:18pm.

I have been struggling with these cases recently, they trigger my PTSD really badly when I am taken unprepared (someone links them on Facebook or something). I appreciate this article and the coping skills.