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LaChelle thought that by marrying her high school sweetheart she was surely doing what was good in the eyesight of God. She was content in knowing that she would now be raising their son under the covering of holy matrimony; although she was forbidden to tell anyone about the marriage. Her dreams of life, love and happiness for her family quickly diminished when her husband occupied her every waken moment with physical, mental and emotional torture. LaChelle fought back as much as she could while, out of confusion, began seeking an escape route only to discover that military policies, local laws, family and friends left her fighting alone. Unfortunately domestic violence has become a part of our daily lives in the world of relationships. Travel with this author as she enters the private lives of several military spouses as they struggle and sometimes die to become thee best wives that they can be. Find out the reasoning behind LaChelles struggles and what rights her mother had in the effort to save the life of her only daughter.
Learn to feel again. Learn to trust again. Learn to love again.
The first book of its kind, "Can't Touch My Soul" offers lesbian survivors of child sexual abuse strategies for recovery and beyond. In this empowering guide, child and family counselor Donna Rafanello presents the courageous voices of more than 60 lesbian survivors. The women Rafanello interviews describe their efforts to trust again, love their bodies, deal with issues specific to lesbian survivors, and find intimacy while struggling with the long-term effects of abuse. Their inspiring stories and their journeys to heal the hurt offer a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of community. Rafanello also guides women through the early stages of remembering abuse, understanding natural coping mechanisms, finding support, overcoming shame, developing intimate relationships, and relating to families of origin. This comprehensive guide also includes:
•information on post-traumatic stress disorder and healing therapies •detailed examinations of the mind-body connection in regard to child sexual abuse •sections on issues specific to lesbian parents •resources for survivors and those who help them, including hard-to-find specific information for lesbian survivors •exhaustive appendixes and resource guides for information, publications, organizations, and outreach
Remember, there are others who share your pain. There is help. There is hope.
Donna Rafanello, herself a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, has worked extensively in women's centers, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis programs, and abuse prevention programs. She has written for "Chicago Parent"and "Chicago Baby" magazines and has been a contributing editor for the American Academy of Pediatrics and a consulting editor for the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She is currently a child and Family counselor at a child-care center for homeless children in Long Beach, Calif.
Chain Chain Change offers supportive, practical information for African-American women who are or have been in a physically or emotionally abusive relationship. Written by a well-known writer and speaker on Black women's physical and emotional health, this book provides information on identifying the different aspects of abuse, the effects of domestic violence on the family, the impact of racism and sexism, and suggestions for how to reach out for help and get positive support from emergency agencies, shelters, the legal system, counselors, the church, family and friends. A new chapter addressing the experiences of Black lesbians who are battered by their partners is included in this expanded edition. Filled with words of understanding, gentle guidance, and a strong sense of hope, Chain Chain Change can help empower African-American women to break free of an abusive partner and reclaim a healthier and happier life.
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"Sensitive and insightful, (Embracing the Journey ) is a valuable tool to assist in the process of healing...and creating a sense of empowerment."-Stephanie Covington, author of Awakening Your Sexuality "Embracing the Journey will provide encouragement to many survivors as they integrate recovery into their daily lives."-Mike Lew, author of Victims No Longer Nancy W.'s affirmations in On the Path were hailed by Laura Davis as "gentle, kind and empowering." Now, the fifty-two uplifting reflections in Embracing the Journey help female and male readers move through second-stage recovery's major issues: sex, relationships, personal talents, work self-esteem and dreams.
End the silence on the explosive topic of gay men who have survived childhood sexual abuse. The first book of its kind, Gay Men and Childhood Sexual Trauma: Integrating the Shattered Self addresses the unique emotional and psychological needs of gay male survivors of sexual abuse.
A groundbreaking guide for African Americans containing an abundance of culturally specific and compassionate advice and information about healing from sexual assault and abuse.
With a foreword by Joycelyn Elders, M.D.," No Secrets, No Lies is a powerful and daringly honest resource guide for families seeking to understand, prevent, and overcome childhood sexual abuse and its devastating impact on adult survivors. An estimated one in four women and one in six men is abused by age eighteen, most often by someone they know. Most of these sexual assaults are never disclosed, much less reported to the police. "No Secrets, No Lies demystifies the cultural taboos and social dynamics that keep Black families silent and enable abuse to continue for generations. Among them: - Fear of betraying family by turning offenders in to "the system" - Distrust of institutions and authority figures, such as police officers - Reluctance to seek counseling or therapy - A legacy of enslavement and stereotypes about black sexuality Through compelling personal accounts from everyday people, Robin D. Stone, a sexual abuse survivor herself, illuminates the emotional, psychological and hidden consequences of remaining silent, and provides holistic, practical steps to move toward healing. "No Secrets, No Lies candidly speaks to: survivors, telling them they are not at fault, not alone and how they can seek help; parents, guardians and caretakers, explaining how they can keep children safe and help survivors recover; and family, friends and other loved ones, showing ways to lend support.
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FOR ALL THOSE SURVIVORS who wonder when they will finally feel good , the answer is now . One Small Step reminds us that living well is the best revenge and provides the knowledge and tools to fully embrace life. Organized into easy-to-follow sections, readers will find help in: * Moving Beyond Survivorhood * Enjoying the Gifts of the Present * Creating a Joyous Future * Responding to Life's Challenges * How to Start a Small Steps Support Group
A light in the darkness for severely troubled children, former special education teacher Torey Hayden faced three of her most extraordinary challenges after she left the classroom Nine-year-old Cassandra, kidnapped by her father and found starving, dirty, and picking through garbage cans -- a child prone to long silences and erratic, violent behavior, whose hard-won recollections of the nightmare she endured could not be fully trusted. Charming, charismatic four-year-old Drake, who would speak only in private to his mother -- his tough, unbending grandfather's demands for an immediate cure threatened to cause the delightful boy and his family irreparable harm. And though she had never worked with adults, Hayden agreed to help fearful and silent eighty-two-year-old massive stroke victim Gerda -- discovering in the process that a treatment's successes could prove nearly as heartbreaking as its limitations.
At the center of Why Do I Scream at God for the Rape of Babies? is the tragic story of a five-month-old South African baby named Vyanna who is left alone in a Johannesburg porn theater by her homeless mother and then gang-raped. The story's heart, however, is one of healing, courage and growing love that Vyanna's adoptive mother experiences from the moment she sees the little girl. Journal entries, letters to friends and South African courts, and memories weave together Ford's two-year chronicle of a most unusual - and rewarding - mother-daughter relationship.
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