Handing the Shame Back Gloria Masters

Luke WiersmaMeet this brave Survivor who runs Leaderboard Meetings for Survivors of child sexual abuse. Luke was abused by an older woman when he was a teenager, he was manipulated and controlled and began using drugs as a way to cope. The abuse continued until he was 18 years of age, at which time she considered him to be too old.You can contact Luke through email on wiersmaluke33@gmail.com. HELPNZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz...

SurvivorsAs it wasn't safe to use your voice as a child, it can feel very important to you to use it today.Honour that within you, there is a part of you that wants to, No, needs to be heard. This will always be a subliminal desire whether you know it or not. This is also a crucial and non negotiable part of the healing process.Go to our website (see below) for more information on our foundation Donate please, this helps us keep going. handingtheshameback.org/donateADDITIONAL R...

Brinn Langdale continued...Therapist. Speaker. Writer Abused by her brother 2 and a half years older than her, from 4 till age 15, Brinn was 18 before the truth finally came out. Her mother chose to support her brother over her, partly due to his heroin addiction. As a result, Brinn felt less supported.You can reach Brinn through the wholistic approach to healing podcast. www.brinnlangdale.comHELPNZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz.&nbsp...

Leading a double lifeAs children who were being abused, we still had to go to school, play sport and carry on as though everything was fine. No one could know what was going on, so in essence we were leading a secret or double life. As adults this can sometimes still be present, in us.Please check in with yourself by responding to this question: Is who you are able to be authentic and genuine across all aspects of your life??Go to our website (see below) for more information o...

Meet Brinn LangdaleTherapist. Speaker. Writer Abused by her brother 2 and a half years older than her, she had thought they were best friends. The abuse began when she was 4 years old and continued till she was 15.The disclosure at age 18, was to change her life and that of her whole family. You can reach Brinn through the wholistic approach to healing podcast. www.brinnlangdale.comHELPNZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz.&nbs...

Holding the SpaceThis is about you.When supporting survivors we can end up depleted or overwhelmed or even fed up.That's okay, and to be expected. Allow yourself to have some space for you, a bit of time away or some self care. EG, Playing footy, doing an art class. It doesn't matter what it is, as long as you're feeling refreshed and repleted. Go to our website (see below) for more information on resources available, and if you are looking for coaching whether survivor or supporter. htt...