A place on the tree
Telling people about childhood abuse and seeing their sadness
1 person has stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes one page, yours to keep.
The situation
Talking about abuse from childhood can be difficult not only because of the memories, but because other people’s sadness changes the conversation.
What it’s like
Their reactions can leave the person feeling responsible for the mood in the room and less able to tell what happened.
Nearby on the tree
- Being haunted by painful memories from childhood1
- Feeling like a burden when trying to talk to a parent1
- Feeling embarrassed when someone freezes while speaking1
- Feeling overwhelmed by family problems4
- Being yelled at by parents without emotional support3
- Feeling unheard when someone forgets what you told them2
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.
