“In my experience in the therapy room, when people have no hope, problems tend to control their destinies. When I can assist people in uncovering even a glimmer hope for something (anything!), the problem begins to lose power—and when the problem loses power, the person starts to determine his or her destiny on his/her terms….
Are any of these preventing you from seeking help? Especially the idea that mental illness is forever? Many are not. Depression is not a permanent state for most people who have it. I’ve had it. I had to be medicated, and be in therapy, for a number of years because of it. I no longer…
“As a survivor of sexual abuse and assault, and as an advocate for survivors of abuse and assault, I hear a lot about forgiveness. I am forwarded stories on the power of forgiveness, I’m lectured on the need for forgiveness, I’m offered lessons on forgiveness. But I also hear about forgiveness from survivors of physical,…
“One in six boys in the United States has experienced sexual abuse before turning 18. With few IRL recovery options, more of them are going online for support.” Reading the details of what some male survivors have had to deal with as they search for support resources is awful. I’m glad that the internet, and…
“I am more than my grief. I am more than what has happened to me in my life. I am more than my losses. I am more than the pain.” I’ve said it before as well. You are a Survivor, and More. though this article is not about child abuse, it is about grief, pain…
“But when you make an appointment to see a therapist, do you know what’s going to happen? Many people aren’t quite certain. Will you just talk? Will you have to discuss your childhood? Will you be “hypnotized?” And what’s the “point” of seeing a therapist, anyway? Why not just talk to a friend? There is…
