There are reasons why child abuse victims may normalize their abuse. Also, it’s hard to tell when you’re the one it’s happening to.
How I Got Custody of My Siblings – My Story
One traumatic night and three frustrating years later, I finally got custody of my siblings. But life before, during, and after wasn’t easy. Here’s what happened.
Inner Child Work: 11 Ways to Connect with Your Inner Child
What is inner child work, its purpose, and its benefits? Learn the 10 ways to connect with your inner child to begin healing.
25 Common Excuses Used by Parents to Abuse Their Children
Common excuses used by abusive, toxic, or manipulative parents as a way to shift blame and justify abusing their children
33 Signs You’re Healing from Childhood Abuse
You might not think you’re healing. But you likely are. Here are 33 signs that you are healing from your childhood abuse. Every little improvement counts.
How to Identify and Meet Your Own Needs
Child abuse survivors often have trouble meeting their own needs. How can you identify and meet your physical, emotional, social, and personal needs?
20 Things You Can Stop Apologizing For
If you had abusive parents, you likely say sorry too much. Here are 20 things you can stop apologizing for.
Parentification: Signs, Examples, Effects, & How to Heal
What parentification is, its types with signs and examples, causes, the negative and positive effects of parentification, and how to heal
Post-Traumatic Growth: Finding Strength in Our Childhood Trauma
Finding strength in our childhood trauma can help us heal. What is post-traumatic growth? And what strengths did you gain due to your abuse?
30 Long-Lasting Effects of Child Abuse in Adulthood
Abuse from our childhood can affect our present life. And there are many long-lasting physical, psychological, and behavioral effects of child abuse that may be seen in adulthood.