Sibling sexual abuse is a particularly confusing and messy type of child sexual abuse that is prevalent, yet still often overlooked in studies and advocacy.…
Healing is a radical expression of self-love because it requires self-centeredness. Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse often learn to focus on others instead of…
“Smile… be nice!” What are your first thoughts when you hear those words? For me, it brings back memories of dining at a restaurant with…
Many children face all types of abuse every single day. The lasting effects of abuse are becoming clearer as the children of past generations are…
Whether from childhood or adult relationships, the devastating effects of betrayal are the same: we develop a seeming lack of ability to trust both ourselves…