“Grief does not demand pity; It requests acknowledgement" - Jude Gibbs” — Jude Gibbs Copy Share Image
“Psychological and emotional wellness is an ongoing process for everyone.” — C. Kennedy Copy Share Image
When a flower doesn't bloom you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower. — Alexander Den Heijer Copy Share Image
“When you feel caught in the web of childhood abuse, find words to describe it. Write them. Say them. Express them. In… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“I'm still not sure if I was a victim or not... and if I was, who was my abuser?” — Eskay Teel Copy Share Image
“Honor yourself for all the ways you learned to take care of yourself during your abuse ~” — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“When you feel at sea in an abyss of emotions, reconnecting to the beauty of your soul can be difficult, but it… — Lorraine Nilon Copy Share Image
“We aren't the weeds in the crack of life. We're the strong,amazing flowers that found a way to grow in the most… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Abuse is never deserved, it is an exploitation of innocence and physical disadvantage, which is perceived as an opportunity by the abuser.” — Lorraine Nilon Copy Share Image
“Survivors are often incredibly aware and perceptive. What was born of necessity becomes a response that is gentle and understanding.” — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“You can recognize survivors by their creativity. In soulful, insightful, gentle, and nurturing creations, they often express the inner beauty they brought… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“When we learn to recognize the unique quality of Memory-Dreams, we are empowered. The abused child within us is using them to… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“There are tons of kids out there who endure chronic abuse and suffer in silence. They can’t trust anyone, they can’t tell… — C. Kennedy Copy Share Image
“ Maybe I needed that somebody else could cry over my pain, to become able to cry over it myself. Nobody ever… — Giovanni Liotti Copy Share Image
“You can recognize survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share their truth… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“You're a survivor because every day you make a choice not to be governed by their harsh words or actions. No one… — Assunta Harris Copy Share Image
“In the weeds of childhood sexual abuse, we are the sturdy flowers that kept reaching for a slip of sunshine and a… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“There is a moment in our healing journey when our denial crumbles; we realize our experience and it's continued effects on us… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“So many moments of potential holiday joy got buried in the pain of our abuse. Now these days offer us a chance… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Stuffing our memories might become familiar over the years, but it requires a mental vigilance that separates us from our inner world.… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Having one's mother or father or past abuser admit to their crimes or even apologize for them changes nothing--certainly not what they… — Augusten Burroughs Copy Share Image
“In addition to reaching out for help, you will also need to reach within yourself. Your biggest ally will be your emotions.… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“Clairey tasted the bile rising up in her throat, could smell the pathetic fear she was giving off, and they were as… — Tracy Winegar Copy Share Image
“Dissociated trauma memories don't reveal themselves like ordinary memories. Like pieces of a puzzle, they escape the primitive part of our brain… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Our abusive parent didn't give us the gentle, encouraging nurturing we needed. But healing invites us to give our inner child the… — Jeanne McEvlaney Copy Share Image
“There was a moment of hesitation in which Joe looked into her eyes, and she looked back without flinching. Many a time,… — Tracy Winegar Copy Share Image
“Dissociation leaves us disconnected from our memories, our identities and our emotions. It breaks the trauma into digestible components, so that different… — Shahida Arabi Copy Share Image
“ 'My problem was comparatively simple,' Marcus said. 'One kiss was enough to solve it. But that doesn't mean one kiss is… — Kim Dare Copy Share Image
“Honoring all ways we survived our childhood abuse is healing. We were amazing and courageous.” — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Survivors of abuse show us the strength of their personal spirit every time they smile.” — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Overcoming abuse doesn't just happen, It takes positive steps everyday. Let today be the day you start to move forward.” — Assunta Harris Copy Share Image
“Staying in an abusive relationship for the fear of public judgment is like allowing to be buried alive to impress a coffin… — Dr. Jacinta Mpalyenkana, Ph.D, MBA Copy Share Image
“Writing therapy is my form of healing. Try and detach yourself from painful memories by infusing characters and then stepping back.” — Phil Wohl Copy Share Image
![“'My problem was comparatively simple,' Marcus said. 'One kiss was enough to solve it. But that doesn't mean one kiss is enough to wake everyone up and end every nightmare. [...] That's okay,' Marcus whispered to him. 'One kiss doesn't need to be enough to let you know that the nightmare is really…” quote by Kim Dare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab2/kim-dare-45329_abuse-recovery_my-problem-was-comparatively-simple-marc_1469928.jpg)
