“The healing process is best described as a spiral. Survivors go through the stages once, sometimes many times; sometimes in one order, sometimes in another. Each time they hit a stage again, they move up the spiral: they can integrate new information and a broader range of feelings, utilize more resources, take better care of themselves, and make deeper changes.” Allies in Healing by Laura Davis”
― Allies in Healing: When the Person You Love Was Sexually Abused as a Child
― Allies in Healing: When the Person You Love Was Sexually Abused as a Child
“When their desire to heal is met with information, skilled support, and a safe environment, they begin to grow in ways they never dreamed possible. The sad thing is that not all survivors have access to these conditions.”
― Allies in Healing: When the Person You Love Is a Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse – A Compassionate Guide for Partners on Trust and Intimacy
― Allies in Healing: When the Person You Love Is a Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse – A Compassionate Guide for Partners on Trust and Intimacy
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