AboutLucille Zimmerman Expertise I can answer questions related to childhood sexual abuse, specifically the ways it negatively
impacts a person emotionally.
Experience For two years I have led a weekly support group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Organizations American Association of Christian Counseling, American Psychological Association, EMDRIA
Publications Several newspaper articles. I am now working on a book with an agent.
Education/Credentials Master of Arts in Counseling
Awards and Honors Maintained a 3.95 GPA in graduate school
Past/Present Clients I have worked with clients who have Dissociative Identity Disorder (previously called multiple personality disorder) due to post-traumatic stress surrounding childhood sexual abuse. I have spent lots of time with this type of clientele
Question Where can I get good advice on inner healing. So I can be be happy with my self. I want to feel like me again.
What are someways to tell your friends and about what happened to me. I have cried about it, saying why me why.
I want to talk about what I am going through. I know its the first step to healing. I cant cover up my pain because it keeps coming back. I know I experiencing PTSD. I need advice. I have done research and it's helping.
Thank you,
for all you help and support.
Answer I would contact a counselor who specializes in the traumas you've experienced, along with PTSD. Google those words along with the city where you live. If you live in the United States and want a list of Christian counselors I would call 1-800-NewLife for a clinically trained counselor near you. You might also contact large churches in your area or local universities.
I don't think a book is going to help you. You need face to face, interaction with a safe person in order to heal.
As you grieve and feel your anger, slowly the pain will be replaced with joy again.
