Links (weekly)
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July Blog Carnival Against Child Abuse
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Abused as a child, U.S. women’s boxer Queen Underwood refuses to be counted out at Olympics
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Lowcountry Survivors, adult child abuse recovery resource
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Why We Protect Girls Better Than Boys
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The Penn State NCAA Penalties: What About The Boys?
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Mending the Fences. | Voices Against Abuse
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There’s some really good advice in this article. I highly recommend it if you’re dreading the stress of the holidays. Remember, all of these tips have one thing in common, make sure to take care of yourself. That’s the most important thing you can do this holiday season. Find a way to take some time…
“I wish I would’ve known the signs earlier. I think about some of the things my cousin said before his passing, and now I know where his head was. That’s what breaks my heart more than anything—suicide can be prevented if you watch for the signs. But that’s thing—so many people don’t know what to…
This guy is awesome. He understands that the one thing he, or anyone, could do for someone in trouble is just be there. He doesn’t fix everything, just lets them know that they are not alone in the world. During half a century, he has saved many lives and even got an Australian Guardian Angel…
I saw this article and it reminded me that how any individual survivor decides to handle things, especially in regards to their ongoing relationship with family members, is really their decision. It may not be what I would choose, but it is up to each individual to choose what is the healthiest way forward for…
I have often said that just because something worked for one person in overcoming a mental health issue, or healing from abuse, doesn’t mean it will work for you. I love reading about what has helped others because it shows that there is hope, not because I expect things they did to always work for…
Depression and Building Self-Esteem: The Power of Awareness tags: CA Hold the backpage tags: CA Why tell my story? tags: CA Blog Against Child Abuse – November 2012 Edition tags: CA How to Relax and Cope with Stress tags: CA Feeling Suicidal? How to Help Yourself tags: CA MaleSurvivor Conference Examines Sexual Abuse in Sports…