by Sharon | Aug 18, 2019 | Childhood Sexual Abuse, Family, Relationships, Trauma
I don’t know all of what happened. I just know that it was significant. Both sides of my family are secret keepers—much of my family history I learned as an adult. And, much of it is traumatic. My maternal grandfather isn’t my biological grandfather. My mother’s...
by Sharon | Aug 4, 2019 | Childhood Sexual Abuse, Education, Self-worth, Trauma
SUPPORT GROUPS STARTING SOON! Live and Online Support for Women Desiring a Future Free of the Hurt from Childhood Sexual Abuse ONE STEP CLOSER Always in search of ways to help women heal from childhood sexual trauma, Sharon wrote UNDONE to fill a void in the...
by Sharon | Apr 28, 2019 | Childhood Sexual Abuse, Self-worth, Trauma
I’m currently reading Emily P. Freeman’s book “The Next Right Thing.” Every chapter, therapy for me. Even therapists need therapy—a gentle reminder that all of the things I tell my clients about hope, grace, forgiveness, authenticity and vulnerability, apply to...
by Sharon | Apr 6, 2019 | Childhood Sexual Abuse
Reading is my favorite thing. When younger I read mostly fiction, both classic and modern. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott will forever be my favorite. Jo March is my hero. Over the last few years my focus shifted to books on trauma. The following is not...
by Sharon | Mar 24, 2019 | Childhood Sexual Abuse, Self-worth
Trauma, especially childhood sexual trauma, tells us we are broken beyond repair—damaged, flawed and unworthy. We classify childhood sexual abuse (CSA) as Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). C-PTSD differs from PTSD in several important ways;...
by Sharon | Feb 24, 2019 | Childhood Sexual Abuse, Relationships
Childhood sexual abuse happens within a relationship and must be healed within a relationship. As children we rely on our parents or guardians to meet our need for food, shelter, love, affection, and protection. Child faith—complete trust in adults is...
