The Healing Power of Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” for Child Abuse Survivors
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Child abuse is a global phenomenon that has far-reaching effects not just on vulnerable children, but also on adult survivors. Its impact can show up in many ways, including chronic illnesses, emotional scars, and a tendency to revisit traumatic events. Survivors of child abuse are often forced to internalize the blame, resulting in a phenomenon […]
Demystifying the New Terminology for Different Sexual Identities
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Personal identity is something that is beautiful, and we have begun to open our mind.
How to Break the Stigma Against Illness and Disabilities Due to Past Trauma
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Oftentimes, when someone suffers from an illness or disability, we tend to associate it with weakness or think that it might be their fault. This can be especially true when individuals have past trauma that has contributed to their current condition. However, it’s important to recognize that this way of thinking is both harmful and untrue. In this blog post, we’ll take a deep dive into how we can work to break the stigma against illness and disabilities due to past trauma.
Understanding Victim Shaming: A Guide for Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse
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As a survivor of childhood abuse, it can be hard to come to terms with the trauma that you’ve experienced. It can be even harder when those around you don’t understand the complexity of what you’ve been through. Victim shaming is an all too common occurrence that adult survivors of childhood abuse can experience, leading to feelings of shame, guilt, and even self-blame. In this blog post, we will explore victim shaming and how it affects survivors of childhood abuse. We’ll also provide you with a guide to understand and manage victim shaming that can help you on the road to recovery.