Handing the Shame Back Gloria Masters

EncouragementYour survivor may feel weary and down at times about their history of child sexual abuse. Though expected and normal, they may need some encouragement at times. An effective way is to come up with 3 things that would help lift and shift their mood thereby giving them something else to focus on.Go to our website (see below) for more information on resources available, and if you are looking for coaching whether survivor or supporter. https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ #ibel...

Luke WiersmaMeet this brave Survivor who runs Leaderboard Meetings for Survivors of child sexual abuse. Luke was abused by an older woman as a teenager, and used drugs and alcohol as a way to cope. Eventually he got fed up with drinking and passing out everyday, so began using advocacy as a way to out of the vicious cycle.You can contact Luke through email on wiersmaluke33@gmail.com. HELPNZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz. &...

Self AdvocacyIs one way of having your own back and looking after youThe three components to this are: to understand what your needs are, to know what might help to support to those needs. and lastly to be able to communicate those needs.Go to our website (see below) for more information on resources available, and if you are looking for coaching whether survivor or supporter. https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ #ibelievesurvivors #handingtheshameback #handsign4kidsTo learn more r...

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...