News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
I think Edie’s description of some clients can apply to many child abuse survivors as well: “In my therapy practice over the years, I have worked with clients who face such challenges. They tote around the bag of rocks that … Continued
Suicide Survivor Shares Story and Advice For Helping Others The 3 Pillars of Mental Health Lessons on Compassion: Why It’s Good for Us and How We Can Do More of It Point of View: ‘I am still standing’: How soccer helped … Continued
And this is really the tip of the iceberg. Those stereotypes are harmful, and in the case of leaving trauma untreated, dangerous. But we’ve all heard them, and more, haven’t we? “A total of 81% said they had felt stereotyped … Continued
This article is written about India, and I think it’s possible that a few of you will read this and think to yourself that this is something that happens in cultures like that. One where a high priority is put … Continued
Again, another reminder that if you simply froze in response to abuse as a child, instead of trying to get away, or fighting, that’s actually pretty normal, and beyond your control: The stress response is a survival response. It is … Continued
I would say the same thing about healing from abuse. It often leaves us as adults with many, many fears. Break tasks down into small parts. Only tackle small fears one at a time. If the task is too big, … Continued
This article is mostly about early childhood development, but I think this is a beacon of hope for all survivors. “Although this sounds dire, reparative experiences of attachment can help us grow and resolve our trauma. These experiences can come … Continued
The article isn’t necessarily about abuse survivors, or trauma survivors, but I think the skills are important, and we should pay special attention to this paragraph: “It feels good to think that everything that’s good that happens in your life … Continued
It Is Possible to Thrive After Depression Supporting someone when they’re anxious starts with listening not ‘fixing’ What can friends and family members do to support survivors of sexual abuse? Please, Stop Using Mental Illness As An Insult Those Struggling … Continued
Why people are turning to Instagram for therapy and mental health needs – It’s not treatment, but it can be supportive. How You Can Help A Friend in Crisis – “the teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) Action Plan will … Continued