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Erasing the stigma of male sexual abuse tags: CA ChildAbuse Blog Against Child Abuse July 2014 Edition tags: CA ChildAbuse Depression and Stress Are Killing Productivity tags: MM Management CA Depression Breaking Silence: Talking about Trauma tags: CA ChildAbuse Why I spoke out about being sexually abused tags: CA ChildAbuse Trafficked Boys Overlooked tags: CA…
Link – Surviving to Thriving
“The experiences of abuse take us to a dark and heavy place that no one should ever know. It’s ugly, it’s painful, and it can swallow up everything good we ever knew. Moving on from these times isn’t a step-by-step process you can get from a therapist. It’s a journey. A lifetime of learning from…
Reading – The Most Damaging Aspect of Abuse
“It isn’t what you think.  The most damaging aspect of child sexual abuse isn’t the abuse.  It’s what the abuse does to you emotionally and psychologically.  It’s the hidden burden you had to carry for too long.  It’s that shameful secret. Here’s how it works.  My stepfather was a great guy.  He was nice to…
Link – Recognizing Signs of Child Abuse or Neglect
“If you think a child may be in danger, don’t wait to report it, because it could mean the difference between life and death. “It takes a community to keep children safe, and children really do need adults to advocate for them,” says Howell.” Don’t try and decide for yourself. If you suspect abuse, say…
High School Facebook Predator, jailed for 15yrs
It’s been a week since a former high school student who used Facebook to blackmail several of his classmates aged 15-17 into sexual acts – after being previously in contact with the police after threatening to blow up his own school. Though you can Google or Wiki Anthony Stancl’s name for the extended details, there…
Reading – Surviving Abuse: Rejecting the Scarcity Lie
“Survivors of abuse often live a life plagued with scarcity. We were taught at a young age that we weren’t enough, there wasn’t enough and life would not provide enough for us in the future. When we suffer financial abuse or trafficking, things are often worse. We can believe we have a finite worth, we…
