Childhood Abuse: Why Survival Stories Matter
Childhood abuse is a terrible experience that leaves deep scars that are hard to heal. The more you grow up the more it affects in the adulthood. Only people who have faced trauma in their lives can understand what it’s like to be in an abusive household with abusive parents. Abuse from other people is […]
Debunking Myths About Overcoming Trauma
Trauma is an exhausting personal experience, which drains out your desire to live, have fun, or do better in your life. Every individual is affected by trauma differently. There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings regarding trauma and depression; it is high time for people to unlearn those myths and understand what trauma is. Now, let’s […]
How to Talk to Young Children About Body Safety
Talking to young children about body safety is very important. It helps them understand their rights and feel confident in protecting themselves. Here are some tips on how to have this important conversation in a simple and caring way. 1. Use Simple and Clear Language Children understand best when you use simple words. Explain that […]
Helping Someone with Trauma
It’s not easy being there for someone you love who has experienced some sort of trauma in their past. But there are things you can do to help. This blog is for all partners, mothers, fathers, siblings, and friends who are there to help their loved one heal from a traumatic past. There’s a lot […]
Speaking Out About Family Abuse
Child abuse is the most horrible thing that can ever happen, but it often remains hidden behind closed doors. Speaking up against an abuser in the family requires courage because it may cause problems for the one who is suffering. Regardless, it is an important step and must be taken as soon as possible because […]
How Childhood Trauma Influences Adult Depression
Childhood trauma that specifically includes abuse, neglect, lack of affection, and attention leaves deep wounds with long-lasting scars in the form of depression and other problematic behavioral habits and changes. Even when an adult seems okay while growing up and looks like they have their life together and it probably does not affect them as […]
Cultural Differences in Perceptions of Child Abuse
Understanding Cultural Contexts Child abuse is an issue of severe concern around the globe, and unfortunately, it is still going on even in the age of social media; this explains that it has a lot to do with cultural differences and perspectives rather than awareness or exposure. These cultural differences spread abuse across many other […]
Understanding Different Forms of Child Abuse: Signs and Effects
Imagine a childhood where every day feels like a nightmare. Where home, supposed to be your safe haven, becomes a place of fear and pain. Sadly, this is the reality for many children who suffer from abuse. What does child abuse really mean? Is it just physical harm? Or does it include emotional pain and […]
Why Children Don’t Speak Up About Abuse?
It’s hard to imagine a child going through abuse and not saying anything about it. Unfortunately, many children stay silent even when they are suffering. Why is this the case? Understanding the reasons can help us create a safer environment where children feel they can speak up. Family Dynamics Family should be a sanctuary for […]
Why Child Abuse Happens and What Can be Done About It?
Learning about child abuse in the United States is not as simple as it seems. Stopping child abuse isn’t easy, rather it’s complicated and confusing. The data we have doesn’t always give us a clear picture. There are disagreements about what child abuse is, why it happens, and how often it occurs. Social service agencies […]