No matter what situation we find ourselves in, if its even remotely stressful in any way, or possibly could be stressful, anxiety will take that and run with it. We have to be constantly on…
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Childhood Sexual AbuseFeaturedFreeze / Fawn
The trauma response of Freeze-Fawn, as an abuse survivor.
by Matt Pappasby Matt PappasUnderstanding our responses to trauma and why we react in the way that we do, leads to greater understanding of ourselves. The way that we respond to stressful situations now can often be traced back…
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child sex traffickingChildhood Sexual AbuseFeaturedReligious Abuse
Surviving Trafficking and Ritual Abuse, Interview with Becki Percy
by Matt Pappasby Matt PappasAs survivors, we know all too well the horror and fear of being raised in an abusive environment. Waking up daily wondering what was waiting for us at a moment’s notice; and being powerless to…
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Childhood Sexual AbuseFeaturedHealing From Abuse
Reflecting on her Safe Place of Refuge.
by Matt Pappasby Matt PappasA short story of reflection from regular guest blogger, survivor, and friend, Dawn. If you’ve read any of her previous posts here on the blog, you know first hand the struggles that she has faced…
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Childhood Sexual AbuseFeaturedPodcastRunaway Children and Youth
Runaway Youth, A Childhood Lost, Chat with Marnie Grundman
by Matt Pappasby Matt PappasOne of the things that I enjoy most about being a blogger and podcaster, is getting the opportunity to speak to someone who is an expert in a particular area, not only because of the research…
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Childhood Sexual AbuseFeaturedPodcastPTSD
Supporting the Spouse and Family of Abuse Survivors.
by Matt Pappasby Matt PappasRecently I had the pleasure of chatting with Heather Tuba, a friend that I met on a survivor chat on Twitter. Heather is a blogger, advocate, and spouse of an abuse survivor. She writes and advocates…
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Childhood Sexual AbuseFeaturedGuest Blogger
Family Support: Some Will, Some Won’t, So What.
by Matt Pappasby Matt PappasI’m so honored to share this guest blog post with you! It’s a sequel to, How to Love Yourself, and Not Your Abuser. It comes courtesy of Ashley T. Dry, who is an Author, Blogger,…
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Childhood Sexual AbuseFeaturedGuest Blogger
Realizing that she is a Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse.
by Matt Pappasby Matt PappasThis Guest Blog post comes from, CJ, who previously shared a heart-felt post about self-image, here on the blog. This short but powerful post walks us through the initial feelings after her very first realization that…