“Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to…
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A couple sits at a corner table in a romantic restaurant. It seems like a perfect date night, but the clink of silverware and the glow of candles fail to…
Imagine that a survivor of sexual assault comes into your therapy office overwhelmed by shame and self-blame. Through tears, they recount a traumatic event where they found themselves unable to…
The smell of smoke, an orange glow on the horizon, and the frantic packing of personal belongings are visceral moments burned into the minds of people who have lived through…
“I feel like there’s something under my skin…it’s like a film of filth,” Sarah* often says in her therapy sessions. Her words capture the persistent and overwhelming sensation of internal…
Alex sits at the dinner table trying her best to stay invisible, her shoulders hunched as though bracing for impact. Any misstep – the way she holds her fork, the…
Photo by Marek Studzinski on Unsplash “How do I grieve someone who caused me so much pain?” This question is asked in therapy offices across the world by survivors…
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a dangerous quip at a recent Trump rally when he compared a popular NFL player to a notorious figure linked to domestic violence and murder. “I…
Picture this: A mother soothes her crying infant in the middle of the night. She rocks her baby gently, but as the minutes lengthen she feels a sting of something…
When you think of childbirth you might imagine personal transformation, joy, and even empowerment. For many parents, this is true. But for individuals with a history of childhood sexual abuse…