Some of these things are so common that I think many of us probably say and hear them without even thinking about how they would sound to someone who is struggling with a mental health issue, going to therapy, or taking medication. We should think about that more often, because remember, statistically speaking, there are…
Again, this hit home for me as I go through some major changes of my own, but I know that change is something that many survivors struggle with. Change is going to happen, no matter how hard we fight it, but we can learn to cope with it. “It is never easy to go through…
Unspoken in this article, but of obvious importance as well, is that all of the things that secure attachment help a child attain, are the same things that predators are known to look for the absence of. Kids with a healthy sense of self, real self-esteem, self-reliance, healthy relationships? Those are the kind of kids…
Unfortunately, many survivors do not get the result they were hoping for when they disclose their abuse to their closest friends and family, because the person on the other end of the conversation simply doesn’t know how to react. Here’s a few clues that might help you the next time: When a survivor opens up…
“A move might not feel physiologically beneficial in the moment, but with a few good intentions, the rewards become clear.” As I am in the middle of this process right now, moving across the country, driving 2800 miles this week, only to get to the new place and start house hunting and starting a new…
I identified with this today, as I get ready to move across the country for a job that some might view as a step back from what I was doing before, but I think will help me stay balanced and grounded longer than I was going to be able to stay had I continued with…
