News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
I think what Margarita writes here is something we can all identify with. Many of us struggle with self-care, and when we finally do form some habits that are all about taking care of ourselves in small ways, they get … Continued
This quote is, obviously, applicable in the current time, but is also something that I see very often in the survivor community. ““The human brain leans towards certainty and clarity,” she explains. “If we don’t get it, we often make … Continued
Be Positive! 5 Good News Websites for Uplifting & Inspirational Stories 10 Quarantine Activities That Don’t Involve Watching the News Calming podcasts that help reduce anxiety and stress – Haven’t heard of these before, might be worth checking out. COVID-19: … Continued
This was seriously eye-opening, and as much as you should go read the whole thing, this was the one question and answer I wanted to make sure you read, because it’s a message we should take to heart. “SELF: Are … Continued
There are really two things that I’ve been thinking about with this distancing that we’ve been doing, this article addresses one of them. Touch is an important part of not only our mental health, but also our immune system. As … Continued
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has developed, and is continuously updating, a digital toolkit for COVID-19. AFSP encourages everyone to engage in an open, honest dialogue with their friends and loved ones, to demonstrate compassion and kindness, and to … Continued
Top 10 Twitter Accounts that are Good for Your Mental Health Signs and Symptoms that Could Stop Suicide Creating Boundaries in My Relationships as an Abuse Survivor That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief The Importance of Staying Connected While Practicing … Continued
I found this article and I really wanted to share it because I think there’s some insight here for many folks who are suddenly working from home. As someone who works from home normally, there are some important things to … Continued
I think the question Ivy asks here is one of the most important things we should stop and think about, for many reasons: “Is that who you want to be? The real person this adversity reveals is the person you’ll … Continued
I know this is true for many of us, in the face of uncertainty we are looking for information to make sense of it all, to soothe ourselves. But… “This ‘safety behaviour’ is similar to behaviour that’s seen in OCD, … Continued