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How Faith Affects Child Sexual Abuse
How Faith Affects Child Sexual Abuse
Perpetrators will use a child’s faith to abuse them and manipulate you. Here’s how you can truly support survivors.
Paula Goodwin
Nov 3, 2022
Why Acting Like A ‘Real Victim’ Is A Myth
Why Acting Like A ‘Real Victim’ Is A Myth
If you think all survivors react to abuse the same way, then you don’t understand trauma at all.
Paula Goodwin
Jun 4, 2022
What To Never Post After You Read A Child Has Been Murdered In Domestic Violence
What To Never Post After You Read A Child Has Been Murdered In Domestic Violence
A social media post has the power to directly impact child protection. Let’s discuss how.
Paula Goodwin
Mar 14, 2022
The Worst Advice You Can Give A Woman
The Worst Advice You Can Give A Woman
Sometimes the worst advice comes from the most unexpected people. I learned that the hard way.
Paula Goodwin
Mar 6, 2022
Why Saying That Mean People Are Not Happy With Themselves Is Harmful To Survivors
Why Saying That Mean People Are Not Happy With Themselves Is Harmful To Survivors
So many ‘healing’ messages for survivors are actually making excuses for abusers. This quote is no different.
Paula Goodwin
Feb 27, 2022
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