"Being removed from your mother at age 6 has to have an impact. SY on some level is probably that same little girl who wants to protect her Mom, fears her Mom and wants her Mom to love her. "
It DOES have an impact. A huge one, at that. When I was 6, my biological parents dropped me off at a co workers house on a Friday. Said they would be back Sunday to pick me up. They never came back! I grew up in a house of horrors. They adopted me, God only knows how, along with one of my brothers and my sister. (At different times, I was first) My adopted dad was/is a pedophile. I have NEVER let him alone with my children. In fact, it took me years to even heal to let him see my children. I did that with much counseling, etc. learning to forgive and FINALLY understanding it wasn't my fault. I am now 45. I have had major issues throughout my life stemming from the abandonment and the abuse. My brother and sister are not so fortunate. They are extremely messed up to this day.
BBM. ITA.
As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, I can totally relate. I'm a little older than you, and I too, have had major issues my entire life. I'm glad you finally realized it wasn't your fault, because it wasn't...once I accepted that fact, I was able to sort of let it go, though, as I'm sure you'll agree, we never really let it go. But, it no longer consumes me or my life...I survived and thrived!!! Sorry to hear about your siblings...there but for the grace of God go I...I could have easily been extremely messed up, too.
Thank you for sharing your story. Sending you a big ol' hug!!! :hug: