Overcoming the Shadows: Healing from the Trauma of Child Abuse

Experiencing childhood trauma can have harmful, long-lasting effects on a person’s mental and physical health. However, there is hope and possibility for every survivor — a beacon of light illuminating the path to healing and transformation. Continue reading for...

Adult Manifestations of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Childhood sexual abuse is a traumatic event that can have profound psychological, emotional, and physical consequences into adulthood. Unfortunately, there’s a significant lack of understanding about the adult manifestations of childhood sexual abuse, which can leave...

Narcissistic Parents and Childhood Emotional Neglect

Narcissistic parents and childhood emotional neglect are pervasive issues affecting countless children worldwide. Acknowledging the often unaddressed topic of childhood emotional neglect as one of the implications of growing up with narcissistic parents is critical....

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse and Mental Health

Child abuse is a traumatic experience that can have lifelong effects on survivors’ mental health and well-being. As a result, adult survivors of child abuse often struggle with mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress...

Why We Don’t Talk About Child Abuse and Neglect

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in seven children experienced some form of abuse in the last year. This, of course, only includes the number of children whose cases were documented—countless other incidents of abuse and neglect are...