I would say the reasons are the same for survivors as well. Healing requires taking responsibility for your actions going forward, and no longer having the “victim” excuse, and that identity can become so ingrained that it’s hard to let go of. I think this is a big area of struggle for any survivors who…
Sadly, this is true.for all victims, but I feel like it is especially true for male victims of sexual abuse. We’re supposed to tough it out and not show any weakness, especially hockey players of all people! But healing really comes from being able to talk about it, whether that be publicly or privately. ‘You…
How Good Parents Miss Child Sexual Abuse and 5 Questions to Change That tags: CA ChildAbuse Our Abuser Died, Now What? — It’s a good question, how should you feel about someone who did horrible things to you when they pass away? How should you feel about others who choose to remember them fondly? Is…
(ed note- This is a guest post by Lindy that also appears on her own blog. It contains some religious messages along with her genuine story of seeing the movie. If you are offended by that, well, you’ve been warned. As you know, this site welcomes all survivors, regardless of religious faith, or lack of…
If you’re subscribed to the mailing list, you knew about this over the weekend, but for the rest of you, we have an announcement! Recently, I’ve come to the realization that Ken and I have had less and less time available for reading and reviewing books, or watching movies and documentaries and writing reviews for…
To The Secondhanders: Those Who Love People Who’ve Survived Abuse tags: CA ChildAbuse A Letter to All the Abusers Out There tags: CA ChildAbuse What is Required to Have a Life of Hope and Healing? tags: CA ChildAbuse Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
