Tag: recovery

What If Hiding Is No Longer Necessary?

by Joy, posted in Uncategorized

Sexual abuse victims find many reasons to hide:  shame, fear, feelings of inadequacy, etc.  Over time, hiding can become a way of life. But, what if the things you believe about yourself are not true and the way you see yourself is inaccurate? What might your life become if hiding were no longer necessary? The … Continue reading What If Hiding Is No Longer Necessary?

What I learned from snakes in my bed: Overcoming fear related to childhood sexual abuse

What I Learned from Snakes in My Bed

by Joy, posted in Uncategorized

When I was a child, I had a recurring dream of snakes in my bed! Often, I begged my parents to let me sleep in their bed, or I slept with the covers pulled tightly over my head. As an adult, when I finally understood why my childhood bed wasn’t a safe place, I realized … Continue reading What I Learned from Snakes in My Bed