News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
I wouldn’t have thought a book about Bipolar would lend itself to a picture book, but at least in the opinion of Ashley, it works: This book does a great job of simplifying what it’s like to live with bipolar … Continued
In the interest of always sharing new things that may help, I found this interview with the author to be very interesting, especially her take on the stigma associated with just doing anything to get help, let alone going to … Continued
Came upon this review from the Mental Health at Home blog, and something about it really hit home with me. I think in the survivor, and mental health, communities we have a real problem, and that problem has to do … Continued
Found this review over at the Santa Monica Daily Press as part of a column by David Pisarra. In it, he talks about an app for domestic abuse sufferers to document what is happening secretly, but he also mentions this … Continued
Found this review from Louise Bradley on the Mental Health Commission of Canada website and thought the book by Anna Mehler Paperny might be of interest to readers here as well. In her words: Paperny is a journalist. She also … Continued
Over at the Mental Health at Home blog, Ashleyleia has a review of this book of poetry: The book is a story of She and her struggle with mental illness demons, told in poetic form. It covers a number of … Continued
This is a powerful statement made by Rachel in the introduction to her list. “I believe more than ever we are only as sick as our secrets. By sharing our stories and reading others, we rid the stigma associated with … Continued
The Child Mind Institute has put together a list, along with descriptions, of 44 books they recommend for children. In their own words these are the “best books for helping kids understand emotional and learning challenges” The books are listed … Continued
I found this review over on a site dedicated to a campaign against adult grooming, and since the book is an example of someone being groomed as a child, into adulthood, I thought it might be a learning opportunity to … Continued
Psych Central has a review of a book that covers a topic that has been in the news, and on the minds of parents, quite a lot recently. In their new book, The Stressed Years of Their Lives: Helping Your … Continued