Hello all, have a few question and advice! 25 year old male here. I don’t know what to say, or even how to start out. When I was 8-10 years old I was sexually abused around this time during the year. I don’t remember most of it but I do remember a few moments. I didn’t know it was abnormal at the time and didn’t know it was even wrong until a few years after.

I almost thought it was a game. The news came over and recorded me riding my scooter and so on. I’m at that point in my life where I don’t want to be embarrassed. It was orally and anal. I’ve heard a lot of female survivor stories, but haven’t met or heard from any male survivors. I feel like I have an issue around this time of year with my mental health. Random anger problems, distancing myself, and just not being normal at all. I try to ignore it but it gets me every time.

My question is, is there any males out there that have any advice? Is it better to talk about it to someone? Embrace the fact that I’m a survivor? I know it’s not anyone’s business but would it help? Just wondering what some of y’all would recommend. If this is the wrong place to discuss my apologies.

Edit: Age