“Few of us have a healthy sense of boundaries. We either have rigid boundaries (“No one is ever going to get close… — Laura Davis Copy Share Image
“There are many times we think we aren’t able, don’t deserve, can’t imagine, wouldn’t dare, or couldn’t possibly make the choice for… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“When there is inconsistency in belief and action (such as being violated by someone who is supposed to love you) our mind… — Rosenna Bakari 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
“You have come from the shadow of the heroin and the shadow of your brother, my friend. Come from the shadow of… — Stephen King Copy Share Image
“Why Is It So Important to Remember? When you were abused, those around you acted as if it weren’t happening. Since no… — Beverly Engel 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
“If I want to get out of here, I have to be the one to save myself.” — Cheryl Rainfield Copy Share Image
“Deciding to actively heal is terrifying because it means opening up to hope. For many survivors, hope has brought only disappointment. Although… — Ellen Bass Copy Share Image
“Carla's description was typical of survivors of chronic childhood abuse. Almost always, they deny or minimize the abusive memories. They have to:… — David L. Calof Copy Share Image
“Sometimes leaving hurts, but staying becomes the thief of joy. Sometimes leaving hurts, but staying becomes the thief of peace. Sometimes leaving… — B. Elae Copy Share Image
“as my understanding of and competence in treating the disorder have grown, multiple personality has come to seem, though still horrendous, less… — Lynn I. Wilson Copy Share Image
“But it is. It’s something you need, and that’s a long way from nothing. If you need it, Eddie, we need it.… — Stephen King Copy Share Image
“...until you heal the wounds of your past, you are going to bleed.” ~ Christina Ditchkofsky” — Christina Ditchkofsky Copy Share Image
“Everyone heals in their own time and in their own way. The path isn't always a straight line, and you don't need… — Zeke Thomas Copy Share Image
“Empowerment is something that happens throughout your healing, as courage and success in facing your memories build your self-esteem. Some of the… — Renee Fredrickson Copy Share Image
“You know you left a toxic person when you're smiling more, laughing louder, opportunities come flooding in, looking great, feeling great and… — Maria Lemmo Copy Share Image
“CHANGE IS POSSIBLE ONCE YOU MAKE A CONSCIOUS CHOICE TO CREATE A FUTURE POSITIVELY DIFFERENT TO A PAST YOU CAN NEVER CHANGE” — Lee-Ann Suddick Copy Share Image
“Henry would never come right out and tell Eddie not to do something; would never just walk up to him and say,… — Stephen King Copy Share Image
“She's terrified that all these sensations and images are coming out of her — but I think she's even more terrified to… — David L. Calof Copy Share Image
“Roland knew the story and said nothing. It was Eddie who didn’t know the story, an Eddie who was really clear-headed for… — Stephen King Copy Share Image
“...these things had to be kept secret because Henry was Eddie’s big brother, and Eddie adored him.” — Stephen King Copy Share Image
“Society gives the image of sexual violators as weird, ugly, anti-social, alcoholics. Society gives the impression that violators kidnap children are out… — Rosenna Bakari Copy Share Image
