healing from abuse

Vincy's survivor-centered comic uses creative self-expression as a form of resilience and a path to healing from abuse.

Jill Damatac reflects on how immigration shaped her mental health and that of her Filipinx family.

Trauma can lead to chronic pain and other physical conditions, sometimes years after the event.

Chanel Miller describes finding support as a survivor of sexual violence and how central creating art has been central to her journey of healing. She also discusses racism and the need to reform the criminal justice system for the sake of survivors.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Shena Young, a licensed body-centered psychologist, healer, artist, and survivor, encourages us to move beyond Western approaches of healing. Young provides guidance on holistic healing that recognizes the effect of trauma on the body.

This guide from Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) provides helpful tips for coping with street harassment. It is geared towards young people, gender-based violence professionals, activists, and allies.

A diverse group of survivors of sexual assault talks about their recovery processes and their experiences with relationships, sex, and sexuality.

How does experiencing violence or sexual abuse affect our intimate relationships? The conversation below is excerpted from an online discussion on relationships, identity, and sexuality.

An interview with writer and performer ALOK about their work to de-gender fashion, gender-based violence, and how they respond to hardship with love.

This piece, written by a sexual assault survivor, encourages us to forgive ourselves and realize that we are not the cause of our trauma.

This article, written by a young Black clinician, challenges traditional approaches to trauma-informed care.

A collection of resources created by and designed for survivors of sexual trauma.