From a review of the documentary film Swift Current: Swift Current, the second documentary feature from Joshua Rofé, tells the story of former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy, who was tragically abused by his coach, Graham James, throughout his early years in hockey. Kennedy, who eventually became (and still is) a crusader for child abuse victims,…
“I learned something along my now 32 year journey as a survivor. For 27 years, I feared change. I believed the world owed me. I was angry. I couldn’t see past the error of my existence. In five years, my life changed when I admitted to myself; I was a survivor. I speak with people…
In the interest of sharing reviews of books/movies/shows about mental health and child abuse, I wanted to link to a review of Healing from Incest: Intimate Conversations with My Therapist posted by Megan Riddle over on Psych Central. Megan even rates it “Worth your Time”. If you’ve read it, do you agree? As always, if…
“It is simply ‘shame shifting’ to suggest forgiveness is necessary. Victims of severe childhood abuse, should not be shamed in this way, or made to feel they are the ones in the wrong, for not forgiving as per someone else’s opinion and timeframe. It is no-one’s right to suggest forgiveness is necessary, or how long a forgiveness journey…
“As a nation, Pakistan has not paid nearly enough attention to dealing with the issue. Meanwhile, thousands of innocent lives have fallen prey to various types of abuse — including physical, psychological and even sexual.” It’s true of most countries, but it seems as if Pakistan is seeing the effects of not paying attention to…
“So I write this as a plea, a request for help from everyone. Please will you help us break the silence? Please will you find some time and give that man space to talk when he needs to. Please will you tell that boy that there is hope and healing is possible. Please will you…
