Originally published on Everyday Feminism Magazine on December 31, 2016 by Sian Ferguson and re-published here with their permission. Like many others, I’ve had a rough time this year. 2016’s meme-worthy level of awfulness has hit me hard – and I can’t wait for it to be over. As someone…
As a survivor of child sexual abuse I’m writing to you with a story of hope, because I believe organizations like Darkness to Light have the power to better protect children from sexual abuse. My abuse started when I was 5 years old, by a cousin who often visited. Then…
Originally published in the Fall/Winter 2016 Issue of PTSD Journal on page 15 By Christine Cissy White. Men. Soldiers. Brains. I was shocked. I know men get Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My father was a Vietnam veteran unable to work, get sober or support himself or his family. He was homeless,…
Originally published on Trigger Points Anthology on November 22, 2016 By Dawn Daum. I belong to a club. This club is called the trauma club. Trauma survivors share an unspeakable bond. In their face I recognize the familiar pain that can easily go unnoticed by non-survivors. We are relieved to…
