Why Some Survivors Face More Barriers Than Others
Every survivor’s journey is shaped by unique circumstances. Whether the barriers are visible or hidden, healing begins when we stop making assumptions and start listening with compassion.
Why Survivors Recant
Recantation is often misunderstood as proof that abuse never happened. In reality, many survivors withdraw disclosures because of fear, guilt, family pressure, or a desire to protect the people they love. Understanding the “why” is the first step toward compassion.
The Myth of the Perfect Victim
Trauma doesn’t create “perfect victims.” It creates human beings doing their best to survive. Learn why common assumptions about how survivors “should” behave often don’t reflect the realities of trauma.
America at 250: What Gives Me Hope
As our country has its 250th birthday, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about the future. Not politics. Not headlines.
Sex After Rape: There Is No “Right” Timeline for Healing
There is no right timeline for intimacy after sexual trauma. Healing is not a performance—it is a process of reclaiming safety, choice, connection, and trust in yourself.
See the Survivor, Not Just the Survival
Trauma is part of the story — not the whole person. Survivors deserve to be seen for who they are, not only for what they endured.
When “Numb” Is Actually Survival: Understanding Dissociation and Trauma
Many trauma survivors struggle to explain what they are feeling because, often, they are not feeling much at all. They
How Childhood Trauma Affects the Brain
Childhood trauma does not happen only in the past. It can shape how the brain learns to understand safety, danger,
Stories of Strength: How Survivors Rebuild Their Lives
Survivors are often portrayed as fragile, broken, or defined by what happened to them. But thetruth is far more powerful.
What Healthy Love Looks Like: Relearning Safety and Connection
After trauma, especially interpersonal trauma, love can feel confusing. Survivors often ask,“How do I know if a relationship is healthy?”