I do not subscribe to the abuse "victim" or "survivor" labelling mentality. I have experienced every kind of abuse imaginable and I am and always have been the most happy-go-lucky, positive and life affirming person around. Your labels do not serve you, so don't use them as an excuse to be miserable. You have a beautiful life to live, so accept the beauty and start living. Miya Yamanouchi
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We do not all experience abuse in the same way and we do not all face the same issues. Different types of abuse and different types of problems can be triggered by the same event or thought. For example, we may hear that someone has been abused and we may think that our friend is in danger. But abuse does not always take the form of physical violence.

It can also be verbal, emotional, financial, social or spiritual abuse. The victim label is very damaging and it is important to learn to speak up against such labels. We must remember that everyone has a right to their own experiences and to stay positive and happy no matter what they go through.

We also have a duty to speak up for ourselves in a non-judgemental way. As long as we are happy, there is nothing to fear from others' opinions about us.

Source: Embrace Your Sexual Self: A Practical Guide For Women

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