Petition to oppose House GOP effort to redefine rape

February 2, 2011

By using language in a federal bill that restricts the definition of rape to “forcible” acts, rape through incest or other child abuse (as well as non-”forcible” drug-facilitated rape) would be omitted from provisions. There is a petition to oppose this at http://pol.moveon.org/smithbill/splash.html?rc=homepage_splash

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Letters To Survivors: Words of Comfort for Women Recovering from Rape

February 2, 2011

Hello! Angela and I thought you might like to know about a new book resource. Letters To Survivors: Words of Comfort for Women Recovering From Rape was written with contributions from women around the world who were each given one task: If you could write a letter to future Survivors to share any wit, advice, [...]

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“If it’s meant to be, it is up to me.”

January 24, 2011

When I read the saying, “If it’s meant to be, it is up to me,” I immediately realized that some of us have been in error thinking the opposite:  If it’s meant to be, it’ll happen… If we want something to happen, for destiny to take charge, we’re going to be waiting for a long, [...]

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Lessons from Last Year

January 7, 2011

2010 is over and 2011 is just beginning. To be completely honest, I am excited for the new year and couldn’t be happier that this last year is over. It was a difficult year for me however just like other difficult times, I did learn alot about myself and about others.  I feel like I [...]

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Documentary about Effectively Addressing Child Sexual Abuse

January 5, 2011

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/18108211[/vimeo] Two years ago I became an advocate for my niece after learning she was sexually abused. In my search to find healing and available resources for her, I spoke to many people including social workers, child protective services, police officers, teachers, therapists and child advocates. This experience pushed me to find the resources and [...]

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Changing the Filters You See and Hear Through

January 2, 2011

People see and hear things based on their own experiences.  Some of those who were victimized pull down a filter of fear through which they see the world as they continually tell an old story of pain.  Good therapies, healing techniques and self awareness help to lift the filters and enable people to see clearly. [...]

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This Holiday season remember to take time out for YOU

December 21, 2010

During the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season, we are programmed to find joy in doing for others.  It is equally important to reprogram ourselves to remember to take time out for YOU.  Please.  You deserve some time just for YOU, even if it’s only two minutes! Enjoy this 2-minute Breathe Break designed to [...]

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Healing Trauma One Song At A Time

December 15, 2010

There are many different avenues to healing as well as a myriad of ways to take trauma and turn it into healing.   I saw this organization and had to share! The mission of Songbird Sings, a non-profit organization, is to create a nation-wide network of accredited instructors to offer songwriting and recording workshops for trauma [...]

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What to do When Your Perpetrator has New Children

November 27, 2010

What can you do when your abuser is around or has more children? I’ve heard this questions so many times and it is very complicated due to lack of evidence, appearing crazy, upstanding offenders and fear for your safety. Here’s a common scenario: You abuser was the head of a law enforcement agency and/or was [...]

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