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#421145 - 01/05/13 03:36 PM Glad i found my tribe . . .
Joe44040 Member MaleSurvivor Registered: 12/28/12 Posts: 10 Loc: Ohio	I have been dealing with my CSA for over 20 years when a triggering memory opened the flood gates of my abuse at the hands of my older brother. I have been looking for a place where I feel that I'm not alone and I'm glad I found MS. _________________________ "As a man in his last breath drops all that he is carrying each breath is a little death that can set us free."
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#421146 - 01/05/13 04:21 PM Re: My name is Joe and I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
peroperic2009 Moderator MaleSurvivor Registered: 10/09/11 Posts: 2601 Loc: South-East Europe	Hi Joe and Welcome to Male Survivor You are at right place for finding some additional support, compassion and empathy. There are a lot of different resources offered to us here in search for healing and recovery, please take some time and learn to get around. I'm glad that you find this site and that you started sharing your story and pain with us. It was very helpful for me to be part of this community in last twelve months. Be well! Pero _________________________ My story
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#421153 - 01/05/13 06:00 PM Re: My name is Joe and I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
BuffaloCO Registered: 07/14/12 Posts: 186 Loc: USA	Welcome Joe, this site has been awesome for me. A lot of good people and resources here to help with dealing and healing. Welcome brother! _________________________ Lao Tzu said: "When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be."
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#421157 - 01/05/13 07:25 PM Re: My name is Joe and I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
traveler Registered: 02/07/06 Posts: 2449 Loc: overseas	welcome, Joe! glad to have you with us on the journey. Lee _________________________ They have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me. Plowmen have plowed my back and made their furrows long. But the Lord is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked. Psalm 129:2-4
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#421193 - 01/05/13 10:49 PM Re: My name is Joe and I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
cant_remember Member MaleSurvivor Registered: 02/26/05 Posts: 922	Joe, Now you're home. We heal and succeed together here, and we try to catch each other when we falter. I would write more, but I've been drinking. Cant _________________________ RIP Bryan, Life's A Dream, LAD, my little brother. I will not forget you.
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#421196 - 01/05/13 11:07 PM Re: My name is Joe and I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
Jude Registered: 08/08/12 Posts: 868 Loc: New England	Originally Posted By: Joe44040 I have been looking for a place where I feel that I'm not alone and I'm glad I found MS. You Betcha!!! Welcome! Jude _________________________ "And it's run for the roses as fast as you can Your fate is delivered, your moment's at hand It's the chance of a lifetime, in a lifetime of chance And it's high time you joined in the dance"-Dan Fogelberg
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#421224 - 01/06/13 03:07 AM Re: My name is Joe and I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
Mountainous Buck Greeter MaleSurvivor Registered: 12/15/09 Posts: 1556 Loc: Minnesota	Welcome man! My memories and trauma about abuse by my older brother's friends in his room erupted three plus years ago- Hold steady Find ways to be good to yourself Learn as much as you can about recovery - find allies on your journey. One day at a time. Ask for help I'm glad you found this site- it is a great resource. _________________________ We have to take responsibility for what we're not responsible for. MUST READ for new men here : http://www.malesurvivor.org/docs/FirstStepstoGetHelp.doc “It doesn't matter where you've come from, It matters where you go" Frank Turner
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#421300 - 01/06/13 08:09 PM Re: I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
Joe44040 Member MaleSurvivor Registered: 12/28/12 Posts: 10 Loc: Ohio	Thanks everyone for being so supportive. _________________________ "As a man in his last breath drops all that he is carrying each breath is a little death that can set us free."
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#421505 - 01/08/13 10:46 AM Re: My name is Joe and I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
Jude Registered: 08/08/12 Posts: 868 Loc: New England	Hi Joe, Welcome to MS. We are men of all ages, all walks of life, with one thing in common: we were all sexually abused at some point in our lives. You will find alot of men's stories here, some like yours, some very different, but the results that we all live with: shame, anger, fear, difficulty with sexuality and relationships, are similar no matter what we've been through. Keep posting and reading. You'll find alot of support here. Good luck! Jude _________________________ "And it's run for the roses as fast as you can Your fate is delivered, your moment's at hand It's the chance of a lifetime, in a lifetime of chance And it's high time you joined in the dance"-Dan Fogelberg
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#421821 - 01/10/13 10:36 PM Re: My name is Joe and I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
ScorpioBlue Registered: 11/29/12 Posts: 3 Loc: NYC Metro Area	Welcome Joe, You are not alone here. I, too, was sexually abused by my older brother. And I have been on the path of recovery for 20+ years. But MS is the first and only place that I have felt understood, truly accepted and SAFE - especially in a group of men! I'm glad you found us! Max
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#421870 - 01/11/13 05:16 PM Re: I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
Joe44040 Member MaleSurvivor Registered: 12/28/12 Posts: 10 Loc: Ohio	Max, Thx man! For so long I have felt like an alien in a strange world . . . I am so glad that I found my people. -Joe _________________________ "As a man in his last breath drops all that he is carrying each breath is a little death that can set us free."
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#421891 - 01/12/13 12:12 AM Re: My name is Joe and I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
gottymeguy Registered: 09/24/10 Posts: 27	You came to a great place, Joe...and we are all here to support you. Glad you found this resource.
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#421921 - 01/12/13 12:41 PM Re: My name is Joe and I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
Still Member MaleSurvivor Registered: 02/16/07 Posts: 5976 Loc: A NATO Nation	Hey Joe! Quote: I have been looking for a place where I feel that I'm not alone and I'm glad I found MS. That caused me to look at the user meeter. 10886 to date. Nope! Yer not alone! Welcome, and I hope this place helps you beyond what you imagine.
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#421924 - 01/12/13 02:08 PM Re: My name is Joe and I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
KMCINVA Registered: 08/31/11 Posts: 967	Joe Welcome--I understand what you are experiencing. Like you there were actions taken against me by others that opened the floodgates. Believing I could control and keep the memories buried. I was wrong on that count. They came back like a vengeance. You have come to a good place--we share, we listen and do not pass judgment--our stories are different but the effects of CSA are similar to many. Go at your own pace--feel safe. It takes time and it can be a roller coaster of a ride.
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#421952 - 01/12/13 11:58 PM Re: My name is Joe and I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
Randy65 Registered: 04/14/12 Posts: 109 Loc: Jonesboro, Arkansas	Hi Joe, You are no longer an alien, never were, you just had not met us yet. We are your support and strength. Welcome to MS and it's truly an amazing place. We are here for you my friend. Stay strong, Randy _________________________ My Story of CSA http://youtu.be/EJIlKCRL_6M My Story of CSA: The Day God Entered My Heart http://youtu.be/vpCWEp6u9zM My Story of CSA: "Flashbacks" (Trigger Caution) http://youtu.be/xLd5Fe-MxVM
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#421953 - 01/13/13 12:17 AM Re: My name is Joe and I am a Survivor on the path [Re: Joe44040]
JoziSA Member MaleSurvivor Registered: 05/05/12 Posts: 137 Loc: Johannesburg, South Africa	[/quote] Originally Posted By: Joe44040 For so long I have felt like an alien in a strange world . . . I am so glad that I found my people. There was a book out "Men are from Mars, Woman are from Venus" I always used to wonder what planet survivors were from? Welcome to the MS planet. Edited by JoziSA (01/13/13 12:19 AM) _________________________ Rees (JoziSA) My Story and Blog www.kilimalesurvivor.wordpress.com South African MALE SURVIVORS of Sexual Abuse www.samsosa.org If your mind can perceive it and your heart can believe it, YOU can achieve it.
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