Finding gentle ways to care for yourself after sexual abuse Sexual abuse can affect the way we feel about our bodies, our sense of safety and our relationship with ourselves. Finding ways to feel comfortable in our bodies again can take time, and this will look different for everyone. A […]
One of the most painful aspects of abuse during childhood is the sense of powerlessness a child or young person may experience, alongside the assault on their dignity and sense of self. A child may feel powerless because they cannot change their family circumstances, cannot stop the abuse from happening, […]
Into the Light is holding an online workshop for survivors of sexual abuse and their supporters. It will be looking at: Shame, Thinking Patterns, Memories, Pleasure, Sexuality and Healing. It is a friendly and hopeful atmosphere..with lots of handouts and the opportunity to connect with others. It will take place […]
Sadly, many Survivors of Sexual Abuse carry huge amounts of shame because they have been abused. Often, this is because Survivors can internally carry the shame that does not belong to them but to the abuser. Carrying The Shame For Someone Else Survivors can sometimes carry feelings of shame and […]