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Enough For Now
As I moved through my journey and sought clarity on what happened to me, how it impacted my life, and how I could respond, I often found myself thinking, “enough, that’s enough for now.” I didn’t realise then that this thought was more universal than just my experience. In healing, sometimes one step is all that’s needed for now; then it’s the next step, and then the one after that. Not all at once—sometimes, they’re jumbled together, creating a chaotic mess that obscures the bigger picture. These moments can bring tears, prompting retreat into the safety of silence. I’d need space and time to nurture and love myself, acknowledging and…
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Unraveling through Writing: Finding Words for Feelings We Couldn’t Describe
Growing up in a Catholic household in southern Sydney during the 1960s and 1970s, my childhood looked ordinary. Family albums capture a shy, butter-blonde child, happily playing with dolls and cats, crafting with her grandmother, and wearing beautifully sewn frocks made by her mother. On the surface, it was the idyllic childhood. But behind that seemingly typical childhood, another narrative was unfolding—one I couldn’t voice. As a young girl, I was drawn into experiences that took years to understand and name. While the world saw a shy, creative child, there was something deeper and more complicated happening inside. During my teenage years, awkwardness became a constant companion, especially around boys.…
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Important New Resource: Incest AWAREness Guide To Help Close The Incest Gap
Josephine Lauren, founder of the IncestAWARE Alliance released their important IncestAWAREness Guide this week. Learn how to help close the Incest Gap. Discover how you can contribute to this global movement for change.
