Tag: abuse recovery

  • Recovering from Sexual Abuse: A Therapist’s Personal Journey

    Recovering from Sexual Abuse: A Therapist’s Personal Journey

    Healing from childhood sexual abuse can feel impossible, especially when shame and self-doubt are ever present. As a survivor, I experienced it first hand. As a therapist, I witness it through my work with every client.

    What Recovering from Sexual Abuse Looked Like for Me

    I had nearly every symptom: anxiety, depression, self-harm, and a deep belief that I was unworthy. For years, I minimized what happened and assumed I’d never be okay. But through my healing journey, I started to see myself differently. I didn’t become someone new, I became more of, and trusted in, who I really was, without the fog of trauma clouding everything.

    You Can Heal Too

    Healing from sexual abuse isn’t about perfection or forgetting the past. It’s about reconnecting with yourself, little by little. No matter how far gone you feel, healing is possible. You don’t need to believe it fully today, just enough to stay curious about what might be ahead.

    You are not broken. And you’re not alone.

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    Returning to Wholeness

    Returning to Wholeness Journal Course

    A journey for survivors of childhood trauma of learning to trust and embody the TRUTH of who you’ve always been.

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    Courageous Connections

    Connecting Within

    Guided meditations to help heal mind, body & soul.

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    Journey to Wholeness

    Sacred Boundaries

    A journey of honoring heart, mind, body & soul. Boundaries are hard. This course will help you recognize what you need and how to move through the obstacles keeping you from implementing it.

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  • The Lasting Impact of Sexual Abuse

    The Lasting Impact of Sexual Abuse

    The Impact of Sexual Abuse Goes Deeper Than Most People Realize

    The effects of trauma aren’t just about what happened, they’re about what it made you believe about who you are. The impact of sexual abuse often begins with the painful question survivors try to answer: Why did this happen to me? And without real answers, many blame themselves.

    That internal story (“I’m bad,” “It’s my fault,” or “I’m unlovable”) becomes more damaging than the event itself. It shapes your identity, relationships, and ability to feel safe in the world.

    Understanding the Impact of Sexual Abuse on Self-Worth

    Survivors often carry beliefs formed in silence and shame. Even without remembering the details, the emotional impact lingers. You may:

    • Struggle to name what you want or need.
    • Stay in unhealthy relationships.
    • Avoid closeness, assuming others will hurt you.
    • Numb out or self-sabotage.

    These are not personality flaws, they’re survival responses. And naming them is the first step toward healing.

    You Can Learn to See Yourself Differently

    The impact of sexual abuse does not define who you are. Those beliefs were never yours to carry. They were shaped by what someone else did. Healing isn’t about forgetting; it’s about reclaiming your sense of self and choosing to believe you deserve more.

    Let’s talk about this. What part of the impact has been hardest to put into words? You’re not alone and we all need support as we work to heal the wounds of childhood trauma.

    For more on this topic, check out this video:

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    Returning to Wholeness

    Returning to Wholeness Journal Course

    A journey for survivors of childhood trauma of learning to trust and embody the TRUTH of who you’ve always been.

    Learn more
    Courageous Connections

    Connecting Within

    Guided meditations to help heal mind, body & soul.

    Learn more
    Journey to Wholeness

    Sacred Boundaries

    A journey of honoring heart, mind, body & soul. Boundaries are hard. This course will help you recognize what you need and how to move through the obstacles keeping you from implementing it.

    Learn more