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Supporting Victims

Siding with the Abuser

It’s really hard to navigate the world when, over and over, your abuser can manage to control the story, and ensure that others side with him and against you.

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Counseling

Beware of the Gurus

Abuse of any kind can and often does damage the brain in documentable ways. There are trained counselors who understand how to gently work with a person to bring help and hope to them. Self-appointed gurus and/or counseling centers are NOT those people or places.

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Counseling

The Case for Professional Help

If you really care about people, start encouraging them to go to qualified, trauma-trained counselors if they have experienced trauma and abuse.

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Reporting Abuse

Don’t Play Detective

A warning to those who think they can and should “investigate” allegations of child abuse.