The Me too movement from survival to thriving
The problem is we are at the beginning of a huge movement in society in calling out abuse, inappropriate behaviour and being put down, not seen or heard or being used, shamed or victimised. Standing up, speaking about it, having the courage to name perpetrators are...
What is the difference between trauma informed and trauma skilled? Yildiz Sethi
You may wander, what is the difference between trauma informed and trauma skilled? There has been much talk in recent years about trauma, This has led to a lot of workshops and training being rolled out in mental health, government organisations and crisis centres to...
Human Rights for more than 50% of the population. Women. Yildiz Sethi
Law versus Justice: When did they become separated? In this article I am considering the march4justice nationwide on 15 March 2021 Australia, for women in light of sexual abuse allegations in parliament and the deeper societal inequities and lack of respect for women...
Me too-Sexual Abuse written by Yildiz Sethi
The Me Too movement has been instrumental in many people coming forward in revealing what has happened to them. Until this time it has been a difficult subject to broach, because it is often accompanied by shame and fear of judgement. Shame at being unable to...
Sexual Abuse ruins your ability to have good relationships.
Many sexual abuse survivors say that they really struggle to trust men. This leads them to avoid intimate relationships, become invisible, sabotage relationships in the belief it won’t work out anyway or alternatively become promiscuous. However there is another...
8 Trauma Damages you forever
This is a belief that is commonly held by many including the medical model. This used to be the case before we had the neuroscience and the psychotherapeutic approaches that we have now. The mind and body may discharge trauma if treated appropriately. The brain may...
Constellation Facilitators, Join me in Advanced training in Recovery From Sexual Abuse and Trauma.
The Me Too movement and the Royal Commission for Sexual Abuse has highlighted how common sexual abuse is in the community and the trail of devastation it leaves with those who experience it, through institutions, organisations, the education system and also family...
7 Telling the Story of your sexual abuse can help others
This may feel like the case when you are in it but this can end up as a collection of people telling their sad or tragic story and over time can overwhelm your view of the world. Terrible as it is and I know it can be really destroying on all levels, telling the story...
6 Telling the story saves others.
When something bad happens, it is natural to want to warn others, so that they can avoid it. This is a good intention. It is definitely helpful to let people know some practical advise, to protect their drinks from being spiked, avoid certain dating procedures or apps...
5 Telling the world about how terrible the sexual abuse was helps with healing
While it’s true that you may gain some relief initially in telling others what happened to you and also expose you deep emotional wounds, this is not the answer to real self-healing. There are several level of healing that need to take place. Telling the story is good...