A Holiday Wish for Survivors of Abuse and Their Supporters
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How to Begin Healing: The Journey Steps
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Rising From Darkness and Shame by Choosing Love Over Fear
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We Only Have One Shot at this Thing Called Life – Own Your Destiny
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Surviving Rape: A Family Perspective
Our guest author, Blanche G, shares how one family [...]
Stop the Silence Surrounding Sexual Abuse
What does it take to Stop the Silence Surrounding [...]
A Holiday Wish for Survivors and Supporters
Steve shared in his earlier blog how when he [...]
Domestic Violence Awareness: Reclaiming Your Power and Making a Plan
This month, communities and advocacy organizations are raising awareness [...]
Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse
How do you begin to heal the wounds from [...]
Inclusion, Not Indifference!
Earlier in the series, we discussed the impact of nonsupporters or individuals who are only capable of passive support. We now turn our attention towards individuals who are better equipped to provide more active methods of support. Our hope is that you can discover ways of better engaging these support systems to provide you a more impactful form of support, as well as discover ways you can learn to become a more mindful supporter to people and causes you hold dear to your heart.
Ally
A term that is currently pervasive, this person offers support in a more active way that examines the many facets of an issue and serves as an empathetic ear to facilitate improvement.
Ally is a prominent buzzword today. It conjures up close friends and family who you can call in a trying time. You trust this person will create time to listen to you and provide you a sense of peace and safe haven that helps you formulate a game plan to solve your most pressing issues. The following exercise will help sustain healthy relationships with the allies in your life.
