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SSA, Sexuality and Silence: Navigating the Impact of Early Sexualisation
Trigger Warning. This article contains discussions of sibling sexual abuse, early sexualisation, trauma, and the lack of comprehensive education on sexuality. Reader discretion is advised. If you are a survivor of sibling sexual abuse or sensitive to these topics, please proceed with caution or consider seeking support. See my Need Support page at www.aliceperle.com.au As a survivor of sibling sexual abuse, I grappled with the enduring impact of early sexualisation in silence for far too long. Reflecting on my healing journey and research, I couldn’t shake a nagging question: Was I alone in noticing a significant gap in resources for young girls and teens navigating their burgeoning sexuality? Are they…
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A Gift of Self-Love
The message was simple: I only needed to look inside myself and be the person who loves me the most. Begin there with self-love, kindness, and self-respect.
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Reclamation and Focus: Pinning Down Our Past Through Descansos
Hello, if you’re new to the blog, thank you for being here. I’m Alice Perle, the author of Resolve. I write a weekly article that can be read via the website or subscribed to. Today, I invite you to join me on a journey through the concept of descansos. Descansos is a term introduced to me by renowned author Clarissa Pinkola Estes. When I first read Clarissa’s words they resonated and stayed with me whilst writing Resolve. I was preparing to be the guest on a podcast this week and wrote out some notes, including this introduction: My Brother Cut Off My Path I made it to my eighth year…
