Reading – Stopping the stigma of male sexual abuse
BPT – Believe, Present and say Thank You. Good advice for how to handle any survivor who shares their story with you, not just males. Stopping the stigma of male sexual abuse
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Reading – Grooming Children for Sexual Molestation
Quotes from predators: “”[P]arents are so naive—they’re worried about strangers and should be worried about their brother–in–law. They just don’t realize how devious we can be. I used to abuse children in the same room with their parents and they couldn’t see it or didn’t seem to know it was happening.” “I was disabled and…
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Reading – The Most Important Thing I’d Tell Every Person With Depression
I’d agree. Whether talking about child abuse survivors or folks with depression, you are not alone. The Most Important Thing I’d Tell Every Person With Depression
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Reading – 10 Simple Things You Can Do To Support a Survivor of Emotional Abuse
“5. Throw any idea of a timeline that they should be “over it” out the window and then run that mental schedule over with a car.” #5 is my favorite, but the other 9 are good as well. If you know someone coming out of an emotionally abusive home, or relationship, these would be good…
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Reading – Teen With Cancer Uses Make-A-Wish To Share Story Of Sexual Abuse
““If you were sexually abused, it’s OK to talk about it,” the three friends shared at the end of the video. “Just say it. And be proud of yourself and stand up for yourself. Don’t let anybody knock you down.”” Teen With Cancer Uses Make-A-Wish To Share Story Of Sexual Abuse
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Reading – The day I realised the child abuse I suffered wasn’t my fault
“Part of the healing came from the realisation that the morass of distress which felt so unique and personal is all being lived by other victims and survivors, too. It isn’t our fault and we are not to blame. There are kind people who understand. Nothing can ever erase an abusive childhood, but healing is…