Continuing with our series of posts and podcasts in support of National Child Abuse Prevention month, I’m joined by returning guest, survivor, author, advocate, and friend, Svava Brooks. In addition to her work with survivors in…
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FeaturedGuest BloggerSuicide Attempt Survivor
Throughout the struggles and challenges, I’m still me.
by Matt April 19, 2017This guest blogger story comes from Jenna Linch, founder of the Little Words of Kindness campaign. Jenna is a sexual assault & domestic violence survivor and helps other survivors heal & unite through letters of encouragement.…
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AnxietyAnxiety's TricksFeatured
Anxiety tries to confuse you and overwhelm you.
by Matt April 17, 2017This next trick of anxiety, aka lie of anxiety, is where it tries to do it’s best to confuse you. Let’s explore some ways that this can happen, so we can be aware of this…
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Child Abuse PreventionFeaturedPodcast
Preventing Child Abuse: Talking with your kids, Social Media Pressures.
by Matt April 14, 2017In honor of child abuse prevention month 2017, this is the first in a series of podcasts & posts where we will discuss personal stories of survival, abuse prevention, strategies for talking with our children to…
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AddictionFeaturedGuest Blogger
I’m still here, and stronger than my struggles.
by Matt April 12, 2017I’m proud to introduce Jenna, who submitted her story as a guest blogger. Being able to connect with so many amazing people, just like Jenna, who want to help encourage others by sharing their story, is…
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AnxietyAnxiety's TricksFeatured
Anxiety’s lies, “I’m not worthy, I’m not good enough”.
by Matt April 10, 2017Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’m not worthy” or “I’m not good enough”? How about, not smart enough, strong enough, or just simply “don’t have what it takes”? As survivors of abuse, these feelings…
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Childhood Sexual AbuseFeaturedHealing From AbuseThe Gatehouse
For childhood sexual abuse survivors, the Gatehouse offers hope and healing.
by Matt April 7, 2017One of the worst things that a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, or any type of abuse, can experience is the feeling of hopelessness and being completely alone. Thankfully, there is an organization like The Gatehouse,…
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FeaturedHealing From Abuse
Walking the fine line of breakdown vs breakthrough in healing.
by Matt April 5, 2017If you ever struggle with the feeling that your recovery journey is like walking a fine line or tightrope, I’m here to validate you 100%. It can feel like much like a balancing act between…
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AnxietyAnxiety's TricksFeatured
Anxiety tries to tell you that you are untrustworthy.
by Matt April 3, 2017Something that anxiety loves to try to do, is make us feel like we can’t trust ourselves; to drive home that feeling that we are incapable of making good decisions. For that matter, that we…
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Dissociative Identity DisorderFeaturedSelf Harm
Dissociative Identity Disorder and Self Harm, Chat with Erika Reva.
by Matt March 31, 2017Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is arguably one of the most misunderstood and controversial diagnoses*, but for those who live with DID, it is very real and can be very difficult to manage. As much as…