Those who seek to help survivors of abuse often find their well-intentioned remarks fall like lead balloons. The survivors don't respond with alacrity, gratitude or even (sometimes) civility. What causes this mismatch? Why are so many well-intentioned comments received so poorly? What's the static on the line causing this interference? Being a survivor myself and… Continue reading Converting statements into questions – a skill for bystanders who want to help victims of abuse
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Report From the Bob Jones University Sexual Abuse Seminar — Part 3
Most of my time for this post was eaten up hoofing it a ridiculously far distance in the Washington D.C. Dulles airport. After getting back to Portland last night, my brain was not functional enough to write. So, I finally get to it here. The last session Wednesday evening was on the topic of your… Continue reading Report From the Bob Jones University Sexual Abuse Seminar — Part 3
