When we tell someone who has endured a trauma to "not think about it," we are actually (and likely unintentionally) dissuading them from healing. By not processing abuse, victims not only are at a higher risk for revictimization, but they can also become extremely ill — mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Child-on-Child Sexual Assault: Healing Old Wounds
I’d ask myself, “What is wrong with you?" And I wished I could say, "Nothing is wrong." But I knew better.
Meet Supportful, a Crowdsupporting Platform for Friends in Need
Supportful is different from crowdfunding platforms, as it digs deeper and offers more than just financial support.
Break the Stigma: Living (and Loving) with Relationship-OCD
What if being in an amazing relationship, loving someone who shares those same feelings for you, only causes you pain?
Not Everyone Will Understand You, and That’s Okay
I think, for many people, the hardest part of living, much like writing, is the criticism that comes with it.
What It’s Like to Be Brutally Self-Aware
Why did I share that? Do I just want validation? If so, from who? And why?
