Today on the blog, survivor and survivor advocate Melanie Sachs talks about the hope that she possesses after finding her voice.
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If you are someone who has experienced abuse or trauma, here are 25 quotes about abuse recovery to help you heal and move on.
Domestic abuse survivor Julie Levine on the role of isolation in Coercive Control in the context of toxic relationships and post-separtion abuse.
If you've been wondering how to go about healing from child sex abuse, today's blog post is about a unique program I tried.
There are so many awful messages on social media geared towards survivors of abuse and trauma. Most of these messages are meant to help the survivor ‘heal’, make sense of their trauma, or tell…
Survivors of emotional abuse have a special kind of resilience that is akin to possessing several superpowers.
From a survivor
If you're in love with a narcissist, I'm sorry to say it, but you're in a cult. How does it make you
Child sexual abuse is psychologically damaging. The physical wounds might heal with time, but the wounds that have been inflicted in your soul, hardly ever do.
"I often asked myself, 'What the hell is wrong with me that I feel like this?'"
There MUST be an end to the sexual, physical and emotional ABUSE of children. In this age of the Internet and social media, we have a real chance to make a difference. Let's all stand united against this heinous CRIME. Together we CAN make a difference. The Little Boy The little boy is locked in the cupboard again. He tastes blood in his mouth. The little boy can't see inside the cupboard. It's oh so black. The little boy is hungry. Again. The little boy is black and blue. Again. The little boy is locked inside the cupboard Again. He tastes hate in his mouth. The little boy can see clearly inside his head. His mind is oh so sharp. The little boy is plotting. Again. The little boy is planning. Again. The little boy is locked inside the cupboard. Again He tastes the barrel of the gun in his mouth. The little boy can see freedom even in the blackness. The desire is oh so strong. The little boy has to be courageous. Again. The little boy is praying. Again. The little boy is locked in the cupboard. Again. He can taste nothing anymore. The little boy has freedom from the pain. His body is oh so limp. The little boy is flying. Finally. The little boy is smiling. Finally.
So what is narcissistic abuse syndrome?Well, it’s a term used to describe the common symptoms experienced by victims of narcissistic abuse.
"Just a moment ago, all of me was all here. Now a piece of me is somewhere else, gone missing."
Are you tired of the self-care ideas that tell you to do some journaling? This usually won't work for new survivors. Learn what will here.
I am a therapist who helps Religious abuse survivors recover and heal. I come from a therapy viewpoint and help you as you deconstruct from trauma, abuse, gaslighting, and abusive leadership. I have a book, an online course, a card deck of questions to help you tell your story and other resources.
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If you’re recovering from childhood abuse or grew up in a dysfunctional family, here are a few things you can do to help tell your story.
Childhood sexual abuse can have long-term effects on survivors. These are some confusing long-term effects from my personal experience.
If you've been considering disclosing the sexual abuse that happened to you as a child, here are some reasons I think you should.
These five victim-shaming myths harm abuse survivors and cause them to spiritually bypass their pain rather than process their traumas.
"I apologize and feel guilty a lot."
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Male survivors of sexual abuse don't often get the same attention or help as female survivors and it's time to do so. Here are 5 reasons why sexual violence healing must include men, too.
Survivors of emotional abuse have a special kind of resilience that is akin to possessing several superpowers.
Domestic abuse survivor Julie Levine on the role of isolation in Coercive Control in the context of toxic relationships and post-separtion abuse.
Domestic abuse could play a much larger part in the UK’s mental health crisis than first thought after a study found women who experienced abuse were three times as likely to develop a serious psychological disorder.
If you or someone you love is a survivor of sexual abuse or assault, contact our sexual abuse lawyers in Newark, Delaware. With a strong focus on compassion, empathy, and trustworthiness, our dedicated team offers comprehensive legal services in cases pertaining to sexual abuse. Schedule your free consultation today.
"It's pretty embarrassing to tell you the truth.”
Here at Psychology Junkie I spend a lot of time talking about Myers-Briggs® personality types. However, that wasn’t my main intent when I created this blog. Initially I hoped to write about PTSD, depression, anxiety, and childhood recovery from trauma. I felt like there weren’t very many places where we (survivors of trauma or people...
