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Since you’ve been sexually abused, have you had trouble sleeping, or an inability to be anything other than hyper-vigilant? Have you been dealing with flashbacks or even had an overall sense of dread? These reactions are perfectly understandable. Here at the Trauma and Beyond Center we’ve helped people for many years through trauma-informed therapy. Now,…
Living with the trauma of sexual abuse is complicated–and painful too. You may feel alone, ashamed, or unable to share your feelings with anyone. You may be overwhelmed by feelings of fear, anger or sadness. You may even feel confused or wonder if you are exaggerating your experience. Coping with sexual abuse is not…
Learning how to cope with sexual trauma can be incredibly difficult, even debilitating affecting work-life, personal relationships, self-esteem and overall feeling of safety and emotional well-being. Along with seeking therapy there are steps you can take on the road to overcoming the trauma you have experienced. The first step is being compassionate with yourself and…
Sexual assault studies (National Sexual Violence Resource Center, NSVRC 2015) suggest that nearly one in 5 women and and one in 71 men will have experienced rape or attempted rape in their lifetime; furthermore, one of 4 girls and one of 6 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18 years old; and one…