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Recent Stories

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Managing trauma nightmares without clear memories of the abuse

August 3, 2022
Memory
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Freud was right about childhood sexual abuse... until he was disastrously wrong about it.

July 11, 2022
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A List of Content Warnings of Sexual Violence in TV Shows

July 7, 2022
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Resources for Healing

RAINN

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 800-273-TALK (8255) to be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Books that have supported me in healing

A list of books that have helped support me in growing and healing from sexual abuse