Abuse, Violence, Trauma
Pieces I have Written
Don't Call me Strong, Huffington Post. Strength is good, right? It depends on your definition.
"I feel whole." After 30 years, a woman confronts her abuser-- and herself, Washington Post.
Why I kept in touch with the person who abused me Marie Claire. Many victims keep in touch with their perpetrators. Why?
PTSD: It's not just for veterans, Huffington Post. Find out how PTSD can manifest in victims of sexual assault.
The importance of community response to sexual assault, SB Nation. What can everyone do to prevent sexual assault? The answer is surprisingly simple.
Victim, Unsilenced & Unashamed (TEDx Talk). What's wrong with the way we use the word "victim"?
Victimhood and the myth of choice, Huffington Post. Do people really choose to be victims?
9 things you should never say to a rape victim, Marie Claire.
Is the "Man Box" preventing you from confronting past abuse?, Good Men Project. It can be difficult for men to address past sexual abuse.
Breaking Free of Silence and Shame, Huffington Post.
Other Resources
After Silence by Nancy Venable Raine- Powerful true story of one woman's path to healing after rape.
Evil Hours by David Morris- Excellent information on PTSD in an engaging format. Book is largely focused on war-related PTSD, but information is easily generalizable to other types of trauma. Very well-reviewed.
Healing Together by Suzanne Phillips- Helpful book for couples in which one or both partners suffers from PTSD. Insightful information and practical ways to heal.
Loving Someone with PTSD by Aphrodite Matsakis- Valuable resource for partners of loved ones who have experienced trauma.
Redeployment by Philip Klay- National Book Award winner, explores the human cost of war through a series of vignettes.
Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman- Seminal work on trauma and PTSD.
Why is Dad so Mad? by Seth Kastle- Book geared towards helping children of fathers suffering from combat-related PTSD.
Emotional trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. Read Jacek Debiec's research or a more user-friendly Scientific American article.
Even More...
Also see crisis resources.
RAINN- Nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization.
TESSA- Resources for victims of domestic and sexual violence in Colorado Springs.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence- Resources, advocacy opportunities and help for issues related to domestic violence.
Don't Call me Strong, Huffington Post. Strength is good, right? It depends on your definition.
"I feel whole." After 30 years, a woman confronts her abuser-- and herself, Washington Post.
Why I kept in touch with the person who abused me Marie Claire. Many victims keep in touch with their perpetrators. Why?
PTSD: It's not just for veterans, Huffington Post. Find out how PTSD can manifest in victims of sexual assault.
The importance of community response to sexual assault, SB Nation. What can everyone do to prevent sexual assault? The answer is surprisingly simple.
Victim, Unsilenced & Unashamed (TEDx Talk). What's wrong with the way we use the word "victim"?
Victimhood and the myth of choice, Huffington Post. Do people really choose to be victims?
9 things you should never say to a rape victim, Marie Claire.
Is the "Man Box" preventing you from confronting past abuse?, Good Men Project. It can be difficult for men to address past sexual abuse.
Breaking Free of Silence and Shame, Huffington Post.
Other Resources
After Silence by Nancy Venable Raine- Powerful true story of one woman's path to healing after rape.
Evil Hours by David Morris- Excellent information on PTSD in an engaging format. Book is largely focused on war-related PTSD, but information is easily generalizable to other types of trauma. Very well-reviewed.
Healing Together by Suzanne Phillips- Helpful book for couples in which one or both partners suffers from PTSD. Insightful information and practical ways to heal.
Loving Someone with PTSD by Aphrodite Matsakis- Valuable resource for partners of loved ones who have experienced trauma.
Redeployment by Philip Klay- National Book Award winner, explores the human cost of war through a series of vignettes.
Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman- Seminal work on trauma and PTSD.
Why is Dad so Mad? by Seth Kastle- Book geared towards helping children of fathers suffering from combat-related PTSD.
Emotional trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. Read Jacek Debiec's research or a more user-friendly Scientific American article.
Even More...
Also see crisis resources.
RAINN- Nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization.
TESSA- Resources for victims of domestic and sexual violence in Colorado Springs.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence- Resources, advocacy opportunities and help for issues related to domestic violence.