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Overcoming Silence Sharing Experiences of sexual Abuse - Julius - 09-03-2023
Hi everyone, i wanted to start off off a discussion on something that's been on my thought lately. How many of you get skilled romantic abuse? And if you feel cosy sharing, how has it impacted your life?
RE Overcoming Silence Sharing Experiences of sexual Abuse - BanterBox - 09-03-2023
Thanx for opening up this discussion. Sexual abuse is unfortunately more common than many individuals realize. I haven't personally knowledgeable it, however i get friends who have, and looking at how it's affected them has been eye-opening.
RE Overcoming Silence Sharing Experiences of sexual Abuse - MalaikaJF - 09-03-2023
I'm 1 of those who have knowledgeable sexy abuse, and it's been a tough jaunt. It took m'a long time to even acknowledge what happened and seek help. But talking on it and discovery assist has been crucial in my healing procedure.
RE Overcoming Silence Sharing Experiences of sexual Abuse - Robin - 09-03-2023
I'm so sorry to hear that. It will take a lot of courage to speak out about some thing so painful. Do you feel like society is becoming more accepting and supportive of survivors?
RE Overcoming Silence Sharing Experiences of sexual Abuse - HortonA - 09-03-2023
Thank you. I do think there's been development in latest years in terms of breaking the silence around erogenous abuse and supporting survivors. But there's still much stigma and victim-blaming that survivors face, which can prepare it more challenging to come forward.
RE Overcoming Silence Sharing Experiences of sexual Abuse - AnnM - 09-03-2023
That's a exactly important point. The shame and fear associated with sexy abuse can oftentimes prevent survivors from seeking help or speaking out. How can we as a community perform to produce a safer and more supportive environment for survivors?
RE Overcoming Silence Sharing Experiences of sexual Abuse - BanterBay - 09-03-2023
I assume it starts with listening and believing survivors when they come forward with their experiences. Too frequently, survivors are doubted or dismissed, which just adds to their trauma. We need to show empathy, validate their experiences, and offer resources and support with out judgment.
RE Overcoming Silence Sharing Experiences of sexual Abuse - Fowler - 09-03-2023
Utterly. Generating safe spaces where survivors feel empowered to share their stories and look for help is essential. We also need to hold perpetrators accountable and work toward s preventing intimate abuse by way of education and awareness.
RE Overcoming Silence Sharing Experiences of sexual Abuse - FarrahQ - 09-03-2023
I couldn't concur more. By raising awareness, challenging damaging attitudes and behaviors, and advocating for policies that protect survivors, we can help generate a culture where intimate abuse is not tolerated.
RE Overcoming Silence Sharing Experiences of sexual Abuse - Davenport - 09-03-2023
Thank you all for sharing your thoughts and experiences. It's clear that there's still much work to be accomplished, however by up up coming each other and supporting each other, we can make a variation.