A gem from our Gems.... To be believed is the most precious gift when you have been abused. Freedom from hell on earth follows. It's why many of us are out and even alive today. (ACFJ commenter - Deborah) [June 21, 2022: Editors’ notes: —For some comments made prior to June 21, 2022 that quoted… Continue reading Thursday Thought — Validation is Priceless
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for the “gem” post published on Thursdays
Thursday Thought — Step 1 in Trauma Recovery: Establishing Safety
It is exceedingly difficult for abuse victims to give up their defense mechanism and come alive to healthy intimacy when their safety is still threatened. Powerlessness makes deadness and denial extremely enticing — particularly for those who have experienced chronic abuse. Thus, the first step in trauma recovery is establishing safety. It's hard for those… Continue reading Thursday Thought — Step 1 in Trauma Recovery: Establishing Safety
