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Writing as a Path to Healing for Incest Abuse Survivors

What does writing do for me? First thought? It soothes. Second thought? It can be one hell of a challenge to get started. The soothing...

Harvey Weinstein’s “False Memory” Defense and its Shocking Origin Story

The “memory war” was a war on incest survivors who dared to speak out in an era before #METOO. This essay examines the road to repair.

Are We Making Headlines or Headway?

Donna Jenson explores how truth-telling is healing—even when the people you tell the truth to don’t want to hear it.

The Power in Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse

Shirkydra Roberts explains her journey from pain and suicidal ideations from childhood sexual abuse to living a life of power.

How to Reparent the Child Within: Healing the Inner Child After Incest Abuse

Incest survivor, speaker, and author Wanda Yvette explores reparenting our inner child after incest and child sexual abuse.

Dear Smile

Anna Holtzman shares her journey to self love: "I LOVE myself and am LOVED. None of that stuff that happened to me was EVER because of me."

Let the Next Wave Be Hope: Navigating the Sea of Healing as an Incest Survivor

Anne M. Lauren is an incest survivor who shares how she navigates her healing process from illness and abandonment to safety and healing.

At War with my Feelings: An Incest Survivor Surrenders to Healing

Are you ever at war with your feelings? I am. An incest and trauma survivor, I have lots of powerful emotions, memories, and experiences.