💪Choosing to heal and confront trauma requires courage and a conscious decision to be well.
🔎Seeking therapy and creating a support system of non-abusive allies is vital for healing and growth.
🔥Acknowledging and addressing the pain of trauma is necessary for long-lasting healing.
🗣️Open and honest communication is essential in building trust and deepening relationships while healing.
😊Finding joy, creativity, and embracing activities that bring happiness can contribute to the healing process.
What are some statistics about child sexual abuse?
—According to RAINN, one in nine girls under the age of 18 will experience sexual assault or abuse. 93% of adolescent victims know their perpetrator, and 34% of perpetrators are family members.
How does healing from trauma affect mental health?
—Victims of child sexual abuse and assault are more likely to experience PTSD and major depressive episodes as adults. Self-esteem and personal flashbacks can also be affected.
How can healing be achieved after trauma?
—Each person's healing journey is unique, but acknowledging the pain, seeking therapy, and building a support system of non-abusive allies are important steps.
Can healing from trauma be rushed?
—Healing cannot be rushed. It is a process that takes time and a consistent lifestyle change.
How can communication contribute to healing?
—Open and honest communication, particularly with a trusted conversation partner, can help in building trust, processing emotions, and finding healing.
00:00The video tells the story of a father and daughter's journey of healing from sexual trauma.
05:09Acknowledging and addressing the pain of trauma is an important step towards healing.
10:33Building a support system and seeking therapy can aid in the healing process.
15:47Open and honest communication is essential in deepening relationships and finding healing.
19:55Finding joy and embracing activities that bring happiness can contribute to the healing process.
