Childhood Sexual Abuse

One of the most important things we can on our own behalf, as survivors of trauma, is to surround ourselves with healthy, supportive, and encouraging people.  By doing, no only are we advocating for ourselves…

One of the best most accessible and fundamental ways that we as survivors can advocate for ourselves, is to read books. There are countless resources available that cover virtually any type of trauma, and with…

Ever since I started my own personal healing journey, and learned about how Dissociating saved my life as a child who was sexual abused, it’s become a passion of mine to research and study. Dissociation…

Is there anything more frustrating than having to go back and work on something, over and over again? I mean just when you think you’ve got a handle on this healing thing, and you’re starting…

I’m always interested and excited to learn new and different approaches to healing from abuse. It’s one of the reasons why I enjoy bringing guests on the podcast, so they can share their insight and…

The following guest blogger post was written by Erin Fado, a Professor of Sociology and lecturer at the University of Wollongong in Sidney, Australia.  She shares an in depth look at the correlation between Stockholm Syndrome and…

Trauma survivors come from all walks of life, all over the world, and while each of us are unique individuals in our own right, our survivor stories is often very similar. It’s that similarity that helps…

It’s no secret that journaling is extremely helpful in recovery from trauma because it helps us express and process our emotions in a healthy way.  So on the topic, have you ever tried third person journaling?…