Voice of the Victim

The Dutch song Auld Lang Sine is sung each New Year and holds the meaning of "Old Long Ago" the words that start the song for many seem unkind "Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?" We become... more

How difficult it has been for me to write and discuss the experiences of my life, however in this election period family values are at the top of the order and the topics of abuse are never mentioned. Let's Discuss Them Today!!!

Understanding the masks is critical, and as critical to recovery as it is, it is equally as challenging to avoid becoming too busy that I was able to diminish the past, not escape it but diminish its affect and effect. But only fr a time can this... more

Many times when we have been abused (sexually, emotionally, physically and the many other ways one is abused) we learn coping mechanisms that help us survive. We often refuse to acknowledge the abuse and put on a public face, a... more

Sexual abuse seems to be garnering more public attention in 2011 than I have noticed in my 41 years. I am a victim albeit not sure if a survivor or not. I continue to suffer the effects of 15 years of abuse and would like to know why so... more