Redditors, who were affected by childhood trauma, how did the trauma impact your life?

I was sexually abused by a family member since i was around 9 for years. I didn’t understand what had happened to me until years later when I was grown enough to understand.

I now have depression and anxiety. I don’t trust anyone. I am introverted to the point that i can’t even go out, but i am slowly trying to go out more to fight the fear (i am very proud of myself for that). I don’t have friends with the same name as him because i can’t say it and when i hear someone say it i panic. I am distant and keep everything to myself.

Also, this is the first time i’ve ever talked about this. i’m 20 now. Just wanna see if it will make me feel better.

/r/AskReddit Thread