5 Steps to Confronting Your Abuser; Preparation is Key Written by Wendy M. Johnson Many survivors of sexual abuse have a desire to confront their abuser. Each survivor’s motivation will be different. You may even want to confront other people who may have known about the abuse and did not protect you or believe you. There are many ways to break […]
How Breaking the Silence Can Be a Powerful Healing Force Written by Wendy M. Johnson Breaking the Silence can have many different meanings and consequences. The secrecy and fear associated with the abuse creates a sense of shame, guilt, and self-blame. Breaking the silence is a powerful, healing force that can dispel the shame that comes with being a victim. Healing is […]
Three Tips to Finding Inner Strength When No One Believes You Written by Wendy M. Johnson We live in a global culture where victims of sexual abuse are not believed, where loved ones go to great lengths to protect the perpetrator(s), and where the family and society continue to re-traumatize the victims for coming forward with their stories of abuse. When survivors come […]
How to Overcome Stigmas Associated with Sexual Abuse Written by Wendy M. Johnson Have you ever wondered why stigmas are such a destructive influence on a survivor of sexual abuse trying to get help? If so, you are not alone. The term ‘stigma’ is used so loosely but do you really understand what it means, where it comes from, and how it is such […]