The choice to share your story or not, and who to share it with, is an intensely personal one. This article points out some of the benefits of doing it, but doesn’t really address the reasons why a survivor might not share. What do you think? What made you decide to share, or not share?…
“Both Rohman and Miller share the message that most depression is treatable. Though hard to see when in the throes, there is hope.” This is such an important message. It can be so difficult to see hope when you’re in the midst of depression, but there is always hope, and what you’re dealing with is…
Aside from the advice for healing, the facts around incest will blow you away: Incest is defined as sexual contact between persons who are so closely related that their marriage is illegal, such as in the case of parents and children, first cousins, and siblings. Incest usually takes the form of an older family member…
Good, practical, advice about teaching children what is, and isn’t appropriate body activities. Straight talk about body parts and a no-secrets policy can protect young kids without scaring them. 10 Ways to Teach Your Child the Skills to Prevent Sexual Abuse
A book excerpt, and a powerful story of overcoming PTSD, which is something which many survivors know all too well. Excerpt – Within The Heart of PTSD
“Depression is selfish, narcissistic, and aggressively self-consuming. Depression is selfish, and it affects 20 to 25 percent of the U.S. population and 350,000,000 people globally. Depression is selfish, and it contributes to more than 41,000 suicide deaths in the United States every year. Depression is selfish, and it’s a mental illness that shouldn’t be left…
