News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
I love that this story is being told for a number of reasons. First, and foremost, I think it’s important that people understand how child abuse can lead to very serious issues around relationships and intimacy. Not all of those … Continued
This has been my experience, and from talking to many other survivors over the years, I know it’s fairly common. “A PTSD sufferer can have trauma memories that are alarmingly vivid and, at the same time, infuriatingly vague. Or, in … Continued
The number is startling, but we also have to acknowledge that it shouldn’t be surprising. We already know that the stigma associated with coming forward prevents many survivors from even talking about their abuse until years later, and that they … Continued
I can’t add much to this, if you’ve been around here, you know I truly believe this: “Yet many of us are afraid to do the wrong thing. In fact, you don’t have to be a trained professional to help, … Continued
First off, I totally agree with the other points in the article about shame, and how it’s that emotion that gets in the way for all sexual abuse survivors, but in some very specific ways for male survivors. Secondly, I … Continued
“It’s embarrassing and painful every time he does it. It never gets easier.” First off, kudos to Mr. Wilson for having the courage to do this. Secondly, this is something I’m not sure many survivors understand. Getting up and telling … Continued
This could, obviously, apply to many things in our society right now, but I’m interested especially in the mental health aspects of it, especially as a survivor. “Arrogant persons not only believes they are always right, but also believe their … Continued
Widow of Columbus firefighter remembers husband, talks need for mental health awareness Forensics and Mental Health What It Means to Be a Mental Health Advocate—And How to Become One To Others Who Have Experienced Trauma as Children Abuse is Not … Continued
I find this to be true outside of families as well. Whether you want to talk about a friend, celebrity, coach, or member of your local church, it hurts to come to terms with the fact that child abuse had … Continued
I found this section of the article below to be especially important for survivors to know. “The secret of child sexual abuse is especially shaming. It can make you feel like there is something seriously wrong with you; that you … Continued