Never Give Up
I dedicate this blog to Malcolm Richards. It’s almost unbelievable how difficult trying to get somewhere with your abuse can be. From hoping that people will understand what it is you have...
20
Sep
Mindset
20
Aug
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
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
Jan
Being Believed
One of the hallmarks of being a survivor can come with the experience of not being believed. This appears in many forms but usually begins with Are you Sure? He or She...
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
Oct
Silence
Although this is well known to us as survivors and has been used against us in destructive and manipulative ways, were you aware, silence is available to you as a...
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...