When I saw the name of your thread I had a visceral reaction--so it sticks with you for awhile. The thing I lost first and am having the hardest time learning is trust. The other thing I lost and had to work hard on regaining was my self-esteem. It hurts when you are an adult and your alcoholic won't stop drinking for you--the booze is more important. It hurts more when you are a child because the person who is hurting you is also the person who is supposed to be taking care of you.
Trust? Self-Esteem?
I am 51 too, Wife2Kids, and I am still struggling.
I too, had a gut wrenching reaction to the title.
Not your fault time heals, and if I think about it, my gut is telling me more work to do!
thank you.
Beth