Very few tell the truth about what the healing phase looks like. When I was reading “Your Soul’s Gift” by Robert Schwartz, I came across the below passage and it made a lot of sense. What so many don't realize is just how messy the healing phase is. It is not pretty. It is not... Continue Reading →
Our FB Page for Incest Survivors
I created a Facebook page for Marilyn Van Derbur, a childhood incest survivor, motivational speaker and pioneer in breaking the silence around childhood sexual abuse who did not speak publicly about her abuse until 35 years later. Marilyn has devoted much of her adult life to raising national awareness and understanding of sexual abuse and... Continue Reading →
The Invisible Unprivileged Survivor and What You Can Do
While the poor, homeless and starving are important too, I am disappointed by the lack of acknowledgment incest survivors get. So many of us 'save the world' types spend most of our time and energy into saving everyone but those who are the most ignored in our culture: incest survivors. The incest survivor is invisible.... Continue Reading →