Ames,
For me, saying it out loud, writing it down, putting it somewhere other than in my mind, was a huge step forward. As hurtful, painful, difficult as it is to deal with, you can start to turn it into something tangible, something with a start point and a finish point, so it doesn't keep consuming you from the inside out.
You've been so incredibly brave to put this thread up, to write plainly about what happened, to air something that you've had to keep inside you for so many years. I'm so glad you didn't delete it. Other people will draw strength from what you've written, Ami, and will be here to support you and get you through the tough times.
Love you,
Twoapenny xxx