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I Was Numb for Much of My Life
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I thought that I had gotten over the abuse because I became so good at suppressing the feelings that came along with it. It took a big health crisis for me to also pay attention to the emotional crisis I had been silently dealing with for 20 years. The Saprea Retreat and the continued support from Saprea helped me to realize that I could live life and not just go through life.Â
I was not enjoying and recognizing the vast range of emotions that we as human beings are entitled to. I was numb for much of my life. I am the face of 1 in 4. I will do everything in my power to help others find the help they need.
-Martha, Survivor
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Oblivious to the Way My Mind Worked
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The Dried-Up Well I Was Stuck In
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Talking to People About My Story
Michelle is a survivor of child sexual abuse who attended the Saprea Retreat. This is her story.
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