News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
I don’t know how successful this partnership will be, but I applaud them for trying something new. Doing nothing is not going to be successful. If a redditor is flagged as struggling with serious self-harm or suicide, they will receive … Continued
What I find interesting about this study, is not just the results, but also the cultural factors that make it so hard to even get there in the first place. “The study, “Caring for Boys Affected by Sexual Violence,” is … Continued
I came across this article today: The Internet and Mental Health: It Helped & Hurt My Recovery As many of you know, this is a topic that is near and dear to my heart, because I think, despite media attention … Continued
This is a few months old, but it’s an interesting study. As much as we know touch can be comforting, and something like a hug can make a huge difference in our emotional well-being, for some sexual abuse survivors, it … Continued
I don’t really make resolutions at the new year, because, let’s face it, most of us mean well, but never really get anywhere with them. On the other hand , I found myself intrigued by this article: Why “New Year, … Continued
There is a lot of good information crammed into this article, but I just want to highlight the raw numbers for you: About 1 in 6 males have experienced child sexual abuse or adult sexual assault. As of 1998, 2.78 … Continued
Laura starts out by sharing this bit of information, that I agree is crucial for survivors to understand. A healthy person has an instinct to get away from something dangerous. Sometimes, even healthy emotions may appear negative at first glance. … Continued
Three Ways Childhood Trauma Affects Adulthood Did You Know? What We’ve Learned from the International Summit on Suicide Research! You Don’t Have to Go It Alone: Finding Support When You’re Depressed Psychiatric Bed Shortage Grows While Americans Suffer Here’s what … Continued
This is such an important concept for survivors to understand, because we deal with so much shame around this idea: Do you think we live in a fair world where good things happen to good people and bad things only … Continued
This article was written with a business perspective, but I think it’s also an important reminder to both the survivor and mental health communities. “When you ask most people about themselves, one of the first things they say is what … Continued