A similar thing could be said of children of any type of abuse. One thing I do know for sure, is we absorb a lot of messages that are not true. Including some of the ones in this article. Growing up in an emotionally neglectful household (Childhood Emotional Neglect, or CEN) takes its toll on…
This Australian site may be one to check out if you need some help dealing with childhood trauma, either as a survivor yourself, or if the survivor is a loved one. Please share with other Aussies who may need some assistance! https://www.blueknot.org.au/Survivor/support
“About 20 veterans a day commit suicide, per the Veterans Administration: “In 2014, the latest year available, more than 7,400 veterans took their own lives, accounting for 18% of all suicides in America. Veterans make up less than 9% of the U.S. population.” If you go look at the article, you’ll note that number for…
This seems like a really good idea. I hope it is massively successful. “William James College wants to bridge the cultural divide between veterans, some of whom view seeking mental health care as akin to admitting weakness, and psychologists and counselors, many of whom know little about military culture.” https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-military-psychology-idUSKBN18M116
While children are the real victims, those who have to view child sexual abuse images and videos in order to catch and prosecute the predators become incidental victims of the growing crime threat. I have the utmost respect for the people who do this for a living, and I also have complete understanding for whatever…
I remember when my therapist asked me this question after we had reached a point where she knew I wasn’t a risk to myself, and had stabilized enough to start looking forward. It was a huge turning point in my mental health… There is one question though, that I ask clients early and often. It’s…
