i’m an adult and i’m safe now so what i’m mentioning is past events that aren’t in any way putting me or anyone in danger! :)

when i was younger like maybe middle school and highschool i got groomed a few times throughout those years. As an adult now i hâte age gaps and i cannot stand the thought of being with anyone more than three years older, and definitely would never be with someone younger even if it was just by a year. 

there’s this guy who’s considerably older and makes comments on how i’m pretty and cute and all that and has been getting more persistant about it( i hear it through a family member) and it triggered all of that stuff to come back. it makes me feel like i’m small again and it just gives me the anxiety that comes with that thought. am i nuts or has anyone dealt with something along those lines?