Talking about abuse = negative comments. iin?

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I recently came to terms with the fact that I was physically abused as a child and started to raise more awareness and whatnot about reporting child abuse of all sorts. When I tell people this they usually respond with some kind of negative comment like "why are you telling me this now" or "what do you want me to do about it". It's as if they would rather have me stay silent or something, like they don't really care and it bothers me/ secretly makes me feel insecure. IIN?

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  • mysistersshadow
    8 years ago

    Its just not there thing its yours so do what you have or need to do and if they aren't receptive its ok your still doing your thing as you see it.

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  • RoseIsabella
    8 years ago

    Yeah, those people just feel awkward and uncomfortable for whatever reason, but that's their problem. If I were you I would focus more on how you're trying to raise awareness about all kinds of child abuse rather than mentioning your own personal experience initially. Wait until you know people better before you share your personal stuff with them.

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  • yjing
    8 years ago

    to be honest if tehy answer this way looks like tehy have issue with the same issue themselves. I think a sane person talks about that. What is insane and not normal is to shut up about it. So good job and don t feel insecure. If they don t want to talk of it, they are insecure about the subject. Today also people tends too much to see all white and shiny. While people die and get abused in total peace because wtf, you re boring if you talk of it.

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  • jethro
    8 years ago

    Well now I am curious. What do you want or expect people to do when you tell them that you were abused? And just how long ago did this all take place?

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  • [Old Memory]
    8 years ago

    People don't know how to emphasize with what they haven't experienced but a close friend should always listen. You'll realize who your best friends are.

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