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I am a survivor of sexual and other abuse in my childhood, as well as domestic violence and partner rape. As I began to heal, it occurred to me that many of the things I had felt in the abusive [...]

In Trauma and Recovery, Judith Herman writes, “Many survivors seek the resolution of their traumatic experience within the confines of their personal lives. But a significant minority, as a [...]

For reasons that will become obvious further on, the title of this article is a nod to the wonderful Shy Keenan, activist and survivor of horrific child sexual and other abuse. This article is [...]

The following studies are taken from an article titled “Repressed Memory: What the Science says” (From “Accuracy About Abuse” May 1997): Professor Alan Schefflin, Santa [...]

What is Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia nervosa, in the most simple terms, is self-starvation. Anorexics (anorectic is also correct usage) are typically described as “walking skeletons”, a [...]

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In this article we’ll look at the commonality of partner rape, other forms of abuse that may also happen, and a little on why abusers rape and excuses they make. If you are a survivor new [...]

Because of myths that state that only stranger rape is real rape, and that partner rape is less serious and harmful than other kinds of rape, you may think that there is something wrong with you [...]

Submitted by Louise Moderator Note: Pandy’s member whatnow wrote this wonderful, inspiring article and kindly granted permission for us to have it for the board. If you wish to use it, you [...]

For Teenage girl survivors of Child sexual abuse and rape: Are you somebody who has been sexually abused in childhood or more recently? Perhaps you feel that you are no good, and that what has [...]