According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, approximately 42.2% of women experienced sexual abuse before the age of 18. We must be on the lookout for signs of sexual abuse of children. These children often face long-term physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. These often last well into adulthood. The trauma of sexual abuse can…
21.0 million Americans experience a major depressive episode each year. The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, But for many people, it can be a difficult and stressful time. Dealing with depression during the holidays can be extremely difficult. If you struggle with depression, the added pressure to be…
Addressing childhood trauma for women over fifty can be daunting, This can be an especially important time to deal with any lingering issues from the past. After all, we’ve lived through a lot and we deserve to finally feel at peace. But where do you start? How do you even begin to process something that…
My Incest Story 34% of incest survivors were assaulted by a close family member. Incest survivors’ cases are largely unreported due to a shroud of silence. Incest survivors often never get justice and many are forced to continue living with their assault perpetrator. The damage is lifelong with victims developing self-destructive behavior, I was 7…
Every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted and out of every 1000 perpetrators, only 25 will end up in jail. The impact of sexual abuse can have long-term effects on a person’s mental health. Trauma can cause physical, mental, and emotional damage that may last for years or even a lifetime. Victims of sexual…
