“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…
I’m not one to make a lot of resolutions. I prefer to take something like a new year beginning as a chance to examine where I am, and look back on where I’ve come from, but if you are going to make resolutions this year. these aren’t bad suggestions. Especially the last one, be kind…
“If you think a child may be in danger, don’t wait to report it, because it could mean the difference between life and death. “It takes a community to keep children safe, and children really do need adults to advocate for them,” says Howell.” Don’t try and decide for yourself. If you suspect abuse, say…
