Welcome to this limited series to help bring conversations around sexual abuse and assault into the open. Together, we can end the shame, stigma, and isolation for Survivors. I welcome your thoughts, experiences, and anything else you'd like to share. Comment below. Welcome and introduction to this series + a call to action Episode 1 […]
The struggle to stay committed to healing is sometimes harder than the healing itself. The fear of not making it to the other side, that all the effort is for nothing; working through grief and shame, knowing it felt much better to numb or deny; the fear of losing relationships as you get healthy and […]
*This series for #SAAM is stories of tremendous courage as Survivors have spoken/written them. There may be graphic and/or triggering information or language. Please make sure to take care of yourself as you read through and practice grounding exercises as needed. SEAN'S STORY... So to start I am a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse. […]
*This series for #SAAM is stories of tremendous courage as Survivors have spoken/written them. There may be graphic and/or triggering information or language. Please make sure to take care of yourself as you read through and practice grounding exercises as needed. BUTTERFLY'S STORY... *Butterfly stickerz and tear drop are pen names It all start when […]
*This series for #SAAM is stories of tremendous courage as Survivors have spoken/written them. There may be graphic and/or triggering information or language. Please make sure to take care of yourself as you read through and practice grounding exercises as needed. K'S STORY... Some might think that Day One was the day they were first […]
*This series for #SAAM is stories of tremendous courage as Survivors have spoken/written them. There may be graphic and/or triggering information or language. Please make sure to take care of yourself as you read through and practice grounding exercises as needed. PAMS'S STORY... Hi, I am 57, Successful in my career and life, I am […]
*This series for #SAAM is stories of tremendous courage as Survivors have written them. There may be graphic and/or triggering information or language. Please make sure to take care of yourself as you read through and practice grounding exercises as needed. BECKY'S STORY... Hello. My Name is Becky. I am 66 years old. I am […]
*This series for #SAAM is stories of tremendous courage as Survivors have written them. There may be graphic and/or triggering information. Please make sure to take care of yourself as you read through and practice grounding exercises as needed. BARBARA'S STORY... I dedicate this article to all the therapists who have and continue to support […]
According to the CDC 1 in 68 children (or 1 in 45 according to Autism Speaks) are diagnosed with Autism. It is a devastating diagnosis for the child and their family. A diagnosis that is life changing, creating life long struggles. April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism speaks has done amazing work to raise awareness […]