One year ago today, I created my first post on this site and opened up about my story being molested by my dad for the first time. Looking back, I'm still kind of amazed I even typed all of that considering it was so overwhelming for me, I actually had to pause a few times while typing it up. The thought of even getting professional help for it terrified me. But I've written quite a lot about my experiences, right down to getting to the graphic details on things that happened. I also actually went to therapy for several months, which helped tremendously.

Suffice it to say, I've come a long way and owe a lot to this site for serving as a platform for me to vent about my experiences. Since then, I've also gone on to partly share my story on other sites while reaching out to other survivors of childhood molestation and incest. As I've said plenty of times before, I still have a long way to go, but I can positively say I've come a long way. Largely thanks to this place, of course. I wouldn't have been able to get through it all without it. Sure, I could have just as easily gone to any other site, but this is the one that's helped me and still helps me the most.

You're too kind but thank you. It's folks like you that make places like this worth it.