for childhood trauma survivors & supporters
Why do adult survivors of childhood trauma need advocates? After all, adult survivors of childhood trauma look just like other adults. They talk like adults. They hold jobs, they volunteer, and they go to school. They…
Adult survivors of childhood trauma are misunderstood, misjudged, and mistreated. They face an ongoing battle of shame, stigma, and disbelief–not just from individuals but from society. The following are real statements made about survivors: They’re…
“What? Me? An advocate for survivors of childhood abuse?” Those were my thoughts last summer. I was preparing a brief biography for a writing project and searching for terms to describe myself. As I sat…
What comes to mind when you think of a ‘flashback’? A war vet? A person (usually female) pushing the other away during sex? Someone diving for cover at a loud noise? Yes, these are possible…