May 3, 2025 · But the most important thing I have learned through my writing is that all that happened to me as a child is NOT my fault as I mistakenly believed for years. Like most survivors of abuse, I felt …

Dec 5, 2023 · Journaling has a lot of benefits for kids, teens, and adults processing intense emotions. Use these free journaling prompts and ideas to help get started.

Dec 19, 2023 · By redefining the narrative, survivors can find new meanings in their experiences, opening doors to hope, healing, and empowerment. The newfound narrative becomes a beacon of …

Encouraging others to seek help with their experience of sexual violence, by sharing your personal experience of recovery and healing, or highlighting challenges you experienced to improve services …

Read about how writing both helps to heal the wounds of child abuse and also promotes physical health.

Aug 12, 2025 · Studies by James Pennebaker and colleagues show that people who write about difficult experiences using more “causal” and “insight” words—language that connects events and draws …

Jan 1, 2020 · “Part of our survival system is recasting what happened to diminish the abuse, so writing things down so you can go back and remind yourself what actually happened and how much you …

Oct 10, 2024 · Writing your story can be daunting, but it’s a powerful step toward healing and empowerment. If you’re ready to start documenting your journey and reclaiming your voice, our …

Oct 13, 2022 · In 2019, one study showed that trauma survivors may improve overall health by reducing anxiety, stress, and more simply by journaling about their experiences. “Imagine changing the …

Oct 24, 2023 · Storytelling to Recover from Child Abuse. Amid these discussions about prevention and justice, it is crucial to consider what survivors can do to help themselves heal. One of the most …