I have been sitting here reading all these posts and experiencing familiar
feelings of revulsion. My hats off to all you brave women who have managed
to overcome such a difficult obstacle, and then to be able to talk about
it.
Yes, it is true that being able to breastfeed your baby despite being
sexually abused gives a woman empowerment, and I also found it helps with
the *healing* I guess (which is a lifelong process). To feel your innocent
baby nursing at your breast also helps in overcoming feelings of disgust
with your own body, and the fact that you are able to do something so
positive sure helps rebuild self esteem, as well.

Barbara Thomas
NMAA Counsellor in hot, hot, hot Perth Australia
Mother of Anthony (11) Linda (8) Michael (5) & Kirsty ( 4 months)

"......blest is the babe, nursed in his mother's arms, who sucks to sleep
 Rocked on his mother's breast, Who with his soul   Drinks in the feelings
of his mother's eye....."
(Wordsworth)