I’ve been disturbed by recent events in the media and in our online communities. I’m disturbed, not because we are talking about issues of child abuse and/or sexual assault, but because too many people are so attached to that agenda that they are undermining it with their actions. Simply put, it is never acceptable for…
The latest episode of the Survivor Stories podcast, featuring Ben Glade and Annaka Vimahi, brought home two important things to know about child abuse: 1. How deep does the secrecy surrounding child abuse run? A brother and sister, 4 years apart, have no idea they were both being abused until they were in their thirties….
Tomorrow I get to do something that, according to statistics, is one of the things adult survivors of sexual abuse dread the most. I have to have some dental work done. I was terrified going to the initial appointment for an exam, I’m terrified of going back to have this work done, and I’m terrified…
That’s what Bruce Schneiner suggests is at the root of a story about a woman in South Carolina who was arrested for letting her 9 year old play at a park while she was at work. Now Bruce is an expert on security, and risk assessment and I tend to agree that we don’t assess…
I was dismayed, though not surprised at all, when I saw many Facebook users and pages link to an article about an inmate convicted of child molestation being murdered in prison. The posts were, for the most part, followed by near-unanimous comments celebrating the death of a pedophile. Look, I get it. I don’t have…
So, fellow survivors, start collecting cards, notes, and emails that thank you for something. Then on the rough days, go back through the stack and remind yourself of all the good you have done, and continue to do, all the worth you have, and all the value you bring to others. Also, make sure you’re letting people know the value they have, so they can start building their file!
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