Tag Archives: healing

Holiday Difficulties

I hope that those of you who read this blog don’t tire of my posts regarding holidays, but these are some difficult times for survivors of sexual abuse. Most survivors I know where abused by a family member, not a stranger. Those family members were usually present at some or all of the holidays, whichContinue reading “Holiday Difficulties”

Being Heard

Everyone can attest to the fact that being heard, truly listened to, is one of the most satisfying things that can happen. As a survivor, being heard becomes especially important because it gives us back a sense of validation and security that was taken away from us. For a number of survivors, being listened toContinue reading “Being Heard”

Appreciating Home

I have recently decided that one of my future novels is a historical fiction story centered on my hometown. For those of you who might be new to my site, I grew up in a small town in north central Wyoming. Unfortunately, I allowed my sexual abuse to color most all of my memories ofContinue reading “Appreciating Home”

The Process of Healing

Lately, I’ve been working on three different writing projects, none of which have to do with sexual abuse. When I started this blog, my focus was on discussing topics that have to do with survivors. But now that I’m veering from that pathway, I might need to talk about subject that don’t necessarily involve topicsContinue reading “The Process of Healing”

Journaling

Obviously, if you’ve been on this site, you know that I am a self-published author. I’ve also posted about writing out our survivor stories before, and I want to emphasize this as a process for you as a survivor again. It truly is a valuable way to express your trauma. In addition to therapy, writingContinue reading “Journaling”

Discipline vs Motivation

Many people ask me how I stay motivated to do the things I do, working with a special education population, going to the gym, writing books, etc. I hate to answer this way, but I am rarely motivated to do any of these things consistently. I hope that doesn’t deflate your view of me orContinue reading “Discipline vs Motivation”