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When I turned 18 and I came out as Trans FTM, I thought for sure that the “What happened to you that makes you feel so guilty all the time?” The question would finally be answered, but now I know that my being trans literally has NOTHING to do with this incident but to do …
Anonymous Story: I Don’t Want To Remember Yet (2) Read More »
Survivors rarely report sexual assault. The question of whether to report or not is a serious one to consider, in fact, sexual assault remains the most drastically under-reported crime ever. Reporting rates are low for a variety of reasons. A survivor may be uncertain whether what happened was actually an assault. Sexual assaults that are …
What is psychotherapy? Psychotherapy offers you a chance to spend concentrated time on yourself with a highly skilled practitioner who can help you unpack your story, get to the root of issues, and give you new clarity on your past and your present. The bedrock of personal growth lies in a chance to enter into …
Resilience looks at how people make it in spite of difficult circumstances/experiences. Theorists have defined resilience as self-acceptance, the ability to engage in positive relationships with others, and environmental mastery. Resilience means a positive outcome despite the experience of adversity, the ability to continue to be positive or effectively function in adverse circumstances and the …
Gaslighting can have catastrophic effects on a victim’s psychological health, particularly when gaslighting occurs over a long period in a close relationship. The process is often gradual and can seem harmless at first, but eventually, victims may begin to believe they are the cause of the perpetrator’s aggression or molestation. They may also question their own perceptions, stop …
Grounding is a set of simple strategies to detach from emotional pain (e.g., drug cravings, self-harm impulses, anger, sadness). Distraction works by focusing outward on the external world, rather than inward toward the self. You can also think of it as “centering,” “a safe place,” “looking outward,” or healthy detachment.” Why do grounding? When you …
Using Grounding Technique To Detach From Emotional Pain. Read More »
Ways of grounding Three major ways of grounding are described below—mental, physical, and soothing. “Mental” means focusing your mind; “physical” means focusing on your senses (e.g., touch, hearing); and “soothing” means talking to yourself in a very kind way. You may find that one type works better for you, or all types may be helpful. …
The emotional responses of survivors will vary from individual to individual. Unfortunately, sexual assault does happen and it is a time that is frightening, confusing, and generally full of emotions for the victim/survivor. Sexual assault can be extremely traumatic and life-changing. It’s important to remember that your responses are not crazy; they are normal reactions …
Common Emotional Responses Of Survivors Of Sexual Violence Read More »
Because so many people struggle with the effects of sexual trauma, whether in childhood or adulthood, I thought to put together some tips that victims and survivors can use to beat trauma and stop self-sabotage. It’ll always be a work in progress, so be patient with yourself. There is no substitute for doing the work, …
Addressing Sexual Trauma Can Seem Impossible, But There Is Hope. Read More »
While the title above may look like this article is going to give a one size fits all foolproof tips on how to recover and heal from trauma, the truth about tragedies and traumatic experiences is that there are no rules on how to go about recovering from them. The way one responds or recovers …
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