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Breath of lightness

I had felt isolated as i think many people are uncomfortable with the subject some family members exclude me from events since I told them even though I never talk about it to them . There is no one I can talk to about how it affects me other than my counsellor at the rape crisis Center and I remember a feeling of panic at the thought of not having that contact. It makes me feel so normal and not odd ,being able to listen and share in so many ways . I feel elated and also very upset afterwards which I think is healthy to feel it and try to make sense of what has happened to me . The isolation silenced me and I hope that will change. I’m in my 60’s and felt unable to speak much other than in the rape crisis center.. Ciara, you have opened up a life line and breath of lightness and joy for us .i think also it may allow me to find a way to speak for myself after decades of not feeling able to.

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