by admin | Aug 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Finally, Some Help As I mentioned in a former blog post, I am a survivor of many types of trauma. The most difficult trauma that I have endured and have had to find healing from is the sexual abuse. For me, this started at a very young age, and although I displayed...
by admin | Aug 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Children are often labeled as very resilient, able to withstand or recover quickly from adversity. Another word for resilience is toughness. I recall having a “tough” reputation on the bus when I was in elementary school. In fifth grade, one of the boys told another...
by admin | Aug 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Statistics are always staggering. It seems oftentimes that they are used to shock people, get their attention, and cause change. This is a good thing. One in four children experiences some form of trauma in childhood. Of this, 18% experience physical abuse. Kids...
by admin | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
One of the most positive things a child can experience is words of encouragement and affirmation. Yet, one of the most damaging is emotionalabuse. The most common form of emotional abuse is verbal abuse. Kids believe what others tell them, especially persons in...
by admin | Jun 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Domestic Violence has risen significantly since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Thousands of children either have or continue to witness violence in their homes that they have never seen before. In many cases, they may not be the intended “victim,” but they are...
