Not to toot my own horn a bit, but... One compliment I usually get, more or less, when conversing with other survivors is that I'm easy to converse with. I've been told that my ability to remain rational and non-judgmental is always appreciated. I do take pride in my ability to remain logical most of the time, but what I feel most good about is being a valued resource among fellow survivors of sex abuse. I know how uncommon it is finding someone who is level-headed when speaking to others on this subject.

Not that I'm judging anyone for not being the most rational person when discussing abuse, short of them having ulterior motives, just that I understand how refreshing it can be finding someone who can be a logical individual, through and through. I like being that person for my fellow survivors. I'm not always good at articulating myself and I hope none of this comes off egotistical in any way. The main thing I'm getting at with this is that I enjoy helping others and it makes me happy being considered a huge help to those who need it most.

I always tell people that I don't know how helpful I can be, but that I can at the very pay attention to what they have to say. It gives me confidence that I am able to be helpful after all, even if it is just listening.