Andrew's Story

Hi my name's Andrew. I just want to give thanks to you Susan for your website. It's full of inspiration and I love the music. I'm 27 now but I was sexually abused between the ages of 7 and 11. My mother used to take me around to her friend's place and it was her friend's son that sexually abused me.

I was so frightened and I remember my abuser telling me to keep quiet or else he would come and get me.

I'm trying to face life positively but it is so difficult. I have only just arranged therapy but it doesn't begin until August.

Now all I feel is trapped and scared to get close to people. This is part of the thing that happens I suppose. The child loses it's innocence.

I have read some of the other stories and some of them made my cry. I would like to correspond with anyone who has been abused in one form or another. We can all support eachother and work on moving forward with our lives.

Thanks again Susan, you're a credit to everyone.

Andrew