I’m 50 and still struggle to call my experience what it was. It took me a long, long time to even admit to myself that I had a problem as a result of a ‘relationship’ I had between the ages of 14 and 18. I’ve been seeing a psychotherapist for around 12 months now, to work on that and other aspects of my life that have combined into C-PTSD, depression, generalised anxiety and panic attacks. I still can’t bring myself to accurately label what has happened to me and not blame myself. Thank you for your strength and openness in writing this piece, it helps to see others recognise and clearly label these actions for what they really are.