Puzzle Solved
Ever wondered why you struggle with certain areas in your life? It could be when it comes to speaking out, or joining in, or having confidence, even feeling connected or even...
20
Aug
Emotions
20
Jul
Your Child
Your memories emerging as your child becomes the exact age you were when the abuse occurred, is more common than you might think. As such, it is likely to be...
20
Jun
Finding You
In the process of recovering from your abuse you will notice the impacts on you. Though these differ from survivor to survivor, there is one that is not often recognised, let...
20
May
Being Heard
Wanting your voice heard can sometimes be buried deep within, and therefore not always obvious, you were, after all, taught it wasn’t safe to use it. Probably, anytime you tried you...
20
Apr
It’s Not Your Fault
Every survivor everywhere has been conditioned to believe that the sexual abuse they suffered as a child, was their fault. That they somehow ‘made it happen’, so if that is...
20
Mar
Taking Charge
A belief held by many is that actions speak louder than words, I don’t think anyone would dispute that, but I want to take it a step further. What happens...
20
Feb
Held Captive
People believe that being held captive, is being held against their will, usually through a physical restraint, and then locked into a room from which they cannot escape. (Think any...
20
Nov
Having Someone
When you are a survivor having someone who believes you and supports you is gold. Finding at least one person who stands by you and supports you it’s almost indescribable. For some...
20
Sep
Justifying
As survivors if we are sharing what happened to us, some of us have this habit of justifying the truth when discussing with others. This has to stop. WE need to...
19
Aug
Power and Survivors
For some of us, feeling confident when dealing with powerful people just doesn’t happen. The fear, the paralysis can be so strong that even finding words is a struggle. This also has...
18
Jun
Having your own back
Having your own back as a survivor is not without its challenges. WE are conditioned from the time our abuse began, to put our needs last and not value what our...
14
Apr
Feeling Proud
If you talk to the average person about proud moments in their lives, chances are they could probably list a few. Part of being human you would have thought, the...