The choice to share your story or not, and who to share it with, is an intensely personal one. This article points out some of the benefits of doing it, but doesn’t really address the reasons why a survivor might not share. What do you think? What made you decide to share, or not share?
From the description of this webinar, scheduled for Noon Eastern (US) time on Feb. 29: How might men’s unwanted or sexually abusive experience in childhood affect their relationships with the people they love? How do partners heal together? Marriage and Family Therapist, Chris Tickner will join 1in6 for a thoughtful discussion (and Q&A) about how men,…
We talk about things like this, but we also must face the fact that it’s easier to let this go even when we know it isn’t true: Sometimes we say we’re fine when we’re not. Everyone has done it. But, with 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health problem this year alone, the truth…
I, for one, was sexually abused by an older boy. Not a stranger. Someone in my family. Many other men I know were abused by a family member, a member of the clergy, a coach, or some other trusted person known to their parents. I also went into my 20s planning to never tell anyone. I know many men go through most of their lives never planning to tell anyone. I was lucky to find other men who did talk about it, and helped me realize first that what happened to me was abuse and that someone would believe me if I spoke up.Â
I would argue that most men have never had that. Thus, they don’t show up in any statistics about sexual abuse. The sexual abuse of minors is chronically underreported and is likely to get worse as society continues to push victims to “move on” instead of speaking out. We need more spaces to discuss CSA, not fewer.Â
In the end, here’s the thing. You, and your kids, are not a study. You are all individuals, who may be negatively impacted by social media, or not. You may need to consider not using it, you may need to consider changing up who you’re following to get stuff that is good for your mental health into your feeds, or you may be perfectly fine using it the way you are. It might even be helping you and having a positive impact on your lives.
Only you can truly judge that. If it’s harming you, I hope you’ll consider making changes. Follow the social media accounts for this blog if you want to start getting more information like this, or just stop using it altogether. If it’s helping you feel supported and less alone in the world, then enjoy that and I hope you’ll continue to share that within your social media circles.
As I have said many times – do what works for you.
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