Articles
“Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.”
Courageous Survivors creates and manages a collection of articles on various topics. If there are any topics that you think would be useful to other survivors, please use our contact form to let us know and we will look into adding them
Shame
Shame can be extremely uncomfortable and because it affects how we see ourselves, it can lead to serious and very long lasting personal difficulties.
In this article, we look at the various forms of shame and its common symptoms. We also look at the specific shame arising from Sexual Abuse and the differences between the shame experienced based upon the gender of the victim.
Fragmented & Incomplete Memories
This article explores the neuroscience behind why Rape and Trauma Survivors have fragmented and incomplete memories.
What is Child Sexual Abuse?
Childhood Sexual Abuse is a form of child abuse that includes sexual activity with a minor. A child cannot consent to any form of sexual activity, period. When a perpetrator engages with a child this way, they are committing a crime that can have lasting effects on the victim for years. For life.