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The truth about healing from child sex abuse and living with PTSD. It's funnier than you'd think.

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Recent Stories

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Home for the holidays with trauma in our lives

November 21, 2019
Family
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How both having sex and not having sex have helped me heal from sexual trauma

November 15, 2019
Sex
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How to Find the Right Therapist for Sexual Violence Survivors

September 12, 2019
Self care

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.

MentalHealth.gov

The US Department of Health & Human Services homepage for mental health resources, including resources in Spanish.