I know this is an intense subject, but it's a big part of why I want to be a psychiatrist. Being a victim of sexual abuse when I was younger, and bottling it up for some years not being able to tell anyone, I had a hard time with many things, mainly trust and my self-esteem. I felt horrible, as if I would always be scarred with this memory for the rest of my life. However, I recently opened up about it and it has helped me looked at life in a better light. I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. This is what inspires me to help young girls and boys who were/are in my situation. I want young kids and adolescents to know that they will always have someone to go to and talk to, I don't ever want them to have to feel the way I did. In no means am I trying to play the "victim" in my personal statement, but what do you think admissions would think? I'm okay with touching this subject..but is it appropriate?
Talking about sexual abuse/molestation experiences in personal statement?
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