abuse Archives - Rachel Thompson

Going The Distance In Life. One Survivor’s Story Of Hope! by guest @1SunriseWarrior

March 2, 2022 by Rachel Thompson 3 Comments

So pleased to share my survivor friend, The Sunrise Warrior’s, story. Like many survivors, he struggled with recovery and it’s an ongoing process. I present his post in full, in his voice, speaking for so many of us. Please read, share, and comment.

*Trigger warning for childhood sexual abuse, suicidality, language, and guns.

This Is What Abuse Survivors Can Learn From Triggers

March 15, 2019 by Rachel Thompson 6 Comments

Unexpected Triggers

This is Why We Snap: New Science Behind Sudden Acts of Violence

October 26, 2017 by Rachel Thompson Leave a Comment

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

To further educate and inform during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Dr. R. Douglas Fields, Ph.D., renowned neuroscientist and an international authority on brain development offer his insights on Why We Snap—which is also the title of his book. Continue Reading...

Trauma Recovery: Between Resilience and Permanent Damage by @AprylPooley

May 27, 2016 by Rachel Thompson 10 Comments

Please welcome my guest, neuroscientist, author (Fortitude), and survivor Apryl Pooley!

This is The Reason Trolls Scream Their Obscenities

January 30, 2016 by Will Van Stone Jr 3 Comments

(Guest post by Will Van Stone, Jr.) Continue Reading...

This is Why Love and Marriage are a Big Lie by @banishedcougar

October 17, 2015 by Rachel Thompson 7 Comments

Please welcome guest writer, Peter Olsen: blogger, mental health advocate, suicide survivor and all-around cool dude. I love how Peter shares openly about living with mental illness to help others and educate. Please leave your respectful comments below. Continue Reading...

Going The Distance In Life. One Survivor’s Story Of Hope! by guest @1SunriseWarrior

So pleased to share my survivor friend, The Sunrise Warrior’s, story. Like many survivors, he struggled with recovery and it’s an ongoing process. I present his post in full, in his voice, speaking for so many of us. Please read, share, and comment.

*Trigger warning for childhood sexual abuse, suicidality, language, and guns.

This Is What Abuse Survivors Can Learn From Triggers

Unexpected Triggers

This is Why We Snap: New Science Behind Sudden Acts of Violence

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Trauma Recovery: Between Resilience and Permanent Damage by @AprylPooley

Please welcome my guest, neuroscientist, author (Fortitude), and survivor Apryl Pooley!

This is Why Love and Marriage are a Big Lie by @banishedcougar

Stomping Ground by @JackieCioffa

Trauma Survivors Have Symptoms Instead of Memories by guest @LinneaButlerMFT

M is for Munchers by guest Alexandria Constantinova Szeman (@Alexandria_SZ)

Saturated by guest Sarafina Bianco (@FinaBianco)