14/10/2025
I work with all different clients, some of whom who have experienced sexual abuse, wether it was as a child or an adult, and even though they carry this story with them,
Theyre still able to have a beautiful life,
Iāve seen it.
And I also want to share that there are things you can do, to break the cycle of abuse,
Prevention is the best cure, but what does that mean?
It means education, and itās vital, and it takes open communication, and overcoming shame, little by little, and in your own ways.
Too many people walk around knowing about other peoples abuse and never say anything, never check in, never intervening, never protecting,
While others walk around thinking it must be normal, or they must deserve it or that itās too shame to speak up,
And thatās a fu***ng lie.
You deserve to be heard, your voice matters, you get a say,
We might not be able to change the past but we can be proactive in the now,
Especially if you are a parent and/or you work with children,
A beautiful way to help protect our children is through books, and practicing assertive communication,
I have also noticed that listening to the stories of other surviors can bring a great sense of relief, a feeling if solidarity and compassion, which we desrve to give to ourselves as much as ourselves.
I also want to remind that there is help out there, Iāve worked with many people who have shared that it took them many therapists, many sh*tty experiences and even yesrs before finding the right supports, help isout there, and sometimes
it comes in unexpected ways,
What Iāve found useful is building a ātoolkitā with different āthingsā that I know to help soothe, help or guide, more on that soon š
For now hereās a picture of some helpful ātoolsā books for the children, and maybe the ālittleā you too?
Do you have a book or resource recommendation?