News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
Linked: How to Cope with Losing Your Job A Psychologist’s Notes from Quarantine Don’t you dare give up Four Unusual Signs of Anxiety We’re All Doing This During the Pandemic “We are all riding on our own personal emotional roller … Continued
This is a post written back a few months ago, and it’s an interesting question, that I have some thoughts about. “Dissociation is a primary coping mechanism for children living in a scary world. It isn’t something that has to … Continued
Be aware of child abuse: Reports are down because of pandemic isolation How the U.S. Made it a Crime to Have Mental Illness Why do we consider vulnerability a weakness? Beyond the language of denial: Men talk mental health in … Continued
Thanks to Elizabeth Tuko for not only sharing the resource, but also giving us a full review of the workbook from someone who has used anxiety workbooks before. “Recently, I came across a free, downloadable workbook focused specifically on dealing … Continued
I thought these words from a therapist accurately describe the current situation, because there is a huge difference between having a playbook, and not really know what to do next: “The truth is, there is no playbook for a pandemic. … Continued
I would agree that we are not all in the same boat. Even if we disregard the number of people dealing with direct health impacts, or losing a job, compared to those of us simply working from isolation, which are … Continued
I think what Margarita writes here is something we can all identify with. Many of us struggle with self-care, and when we finally do form some habits that are all about taking care of ourselves in small ways, they get … Continued
This quote is, obviously, applicable in the current time, but is also something that I see very often in the survivor community. ““The human brain leans towards certainty and clarity,” she explains. “If we don’t get it, we often make … Continued
Be Positive! 5 Good News Websites for Uplifting & Inspirational Stories 10 Quarantine Activities That Don’t Involve Watching the News Calming podcasts that help reduce anxiety and stress – Haven’t heard of these before, might be worth checking out. COVID-19: … Continued
This was seriously eye-opening, and as much as you should go read the whole thing, this was the one question and answer I wanted to make sure you read, because it’s a message we should take to heart. “SELF: Are … Continued