I've spoken with other survivors of abuse online and most of them have gone over well. It's nice being able to open up to fellow survivors of abuse and being someone they can trust to open up to about their experiences. But my interactions with people on this subject hasn't been all pleasant. I get the occasional perv just looking to get off on my experiences. I haven't had that problem here (at least not yet), but I've dealt with it elsewhere.

From my experience, they're never good at masking their intentions. One started off by claiming they're a survival of sexual abuse while also asking me for a pic of myself. I asked them if they're messaging to talk about their experiences if they're just looking for pictures. They responded by telling me I suck and blocking me. Classy.

Some have straight-up admitted that they masturbate to the experiences I post publicly. This actually doesn't bother me that much because I already understand the risks associated with making one's stories regarding molestation public. Certain people getting off on it is just a given. Not that it makes it okay, of course. It just doesn't surprise me is all.

However, I can empathize with those who have a high sex drive as a result of their childhood trauma. I don't have that issue myself, but I understand that it's common among survivors of childhood molestation. I'm willing to talk to them about this problem of theirs and can do so without judging them even if they outright say they can't help but get aroused reading other survivors' stories. So long as they're admitting they have a problem and so long as they're not trying to involve me in their fantasizing.

When they start asking me questions like how would I react if I was being subject to a certain sexual scenario or other sexually-charged questions that directly involve me, hypothetically or otherwise, it's pretty obvious where they're going with it. At that point, I usually tell them I'm no longer comfortable talking with them and wish them well. I've gotten some pretty interesting responses. Some apologize and respect that I don't wish to talk anymore. Others make their true colors known and hand me a series of insults.

Still, most of that doesn't upset me in the least. Not those who admit to jacking off to me being molested, not those who throw a slew of insults at me. The ones that strike a nerve with me are those that play the part of a kind individual when they actually have bad intentions. You just know they're doing it with other survivors as well. I'm wise enough to where I can see the red flags, but not everyone else can.

Especially those who are just looking for someone to open up to about their trauma when they have no one else. The sickos out there that try to exploit that disgust me to no end. Again, I can respect those who are honest with their ulterior motives to a point, for being honest, but it takes a reprehensible piece of human trash to put up a friendly mask just so they can prey on the vulnerable.

I avoid making close connections with those I interact with online, but I'm also protective of vulnerable fellow survivors and actively to warn them of those they talk to. There will always be online predators in some form or another, but the least one can do about it is to inform others of what to watch out for concerning predators in prey's clothing.

I read this with a soft smile...

The smile I get from banning people who predate on victims of sexual abuse. Not on my watch.

If you ever get dodgy messages here, please do report the PM using the Report button so the mod team may review it. I don't tolerate folks here solely for the faps. There's venues for that, and this ain't one of them.

Well said. Hopefully that never happens here, but in the event that it does, you'll most certainly be reading about it. Thank you!