What we’re about
As a survivor of sexual abuse, I understand just how much it has impacted me. For some, the idea of speaking up about such matters can be scary, even worse, what if the abuse came from family members? These are difficult topics to wrestle with. Let's get together and support each other in healthy ways, not in a manner that reinforces trauma patterns and creates new unhealthy bonds. In my group, the importance of universal language is stressed, we avoid using offensive words like "Oh my God, Gosh or Goodness", we avoid swearing, cussing and using euphemisms such as freak, shoot, darn, dang and so on. We use language that is safe for everyone, and we speak in "I" statements rather than "We" statements. When speaking we also don't use our hands to speak, this can be very triggering for sexual abuse survivors. It's tough to find a group that address the root issue while maintaining healthy boundaries, I am certain that I am great at doing both. Please join and let's make memories and healthy connections. This is a judgment free zone, and ultimately, an individual's story is their story, it's not my place to critique or give advice without permission, I simply want to listen and support and want others to do the same for me. This is what the group is about, healthy boundaries, connections and growth.