I do not subscribe to the abuse "victim" or "survivor" mentality. I have experienced every kind of abuse imaginable, and I am and always have been the most happy-go-lucky, positive and life affirming person around. Your labels do not serve you, so don't use them as an excuse to be miserable. You have a beautiful life to live, so accept the beauty and start living.

Embrace Your Sexual Self: A Practical Guide for Women