Leaving & Recovering

Leaving abuse is often very difficult, but also often necessary. Here you’ll find help thinking through and  doing it, and then help and support to start your own work on the other side of leaving to recover and heal. 

Articles and Advice in this area:

Article
  • Caitlyn Tivy PT, DPT, OCS

We’re talking about talking: namely, how to talk with sexual partners about any physical effects that you have experienced as a survivor of sexual trauma.

Advice
  • Heather Corinna

How can you feel safe enough to enjoy sex when you’re a survivor of childhood sexual abuse?

Advice
  • Heather Corinna

In recovery, you can give yourself the time, space and permission you need to find more comfort in yourself as you rebuild your relationship to sexuality.

Article
  • Maya Strong

Want to try and seek some closure through a discussion with an abuser or assailant? Here’s how to do it as safely as possible.

Article
  • Tani S

My parents’ relationship made me deeply insecure. Insecure about the way I looked, insecure about my future prospects, and mostly insecure in my romantic relationships.

Article
  • Jahia LaSangoma

There was a text from him: “Sorry about last night.” There were calls. Then more texts: “Babe are you ok?” When I responded: “You raped me,” he stopped reaching out.

Article
  • Caitlyn Tivy PT, DPT, OCS

Kayla developed substantial physical concerns after her trauma, has undergone extensive care for her symptoms, and has advice for those who may be struggling.

Article
  • Caitlyn Tivy PT, DPT, OCS

For survivors struggling with pelvic symptoms, pelvic physical therapy can be an invaluable component of a recovery journey.

Article
  • Caitlyn Tivy PT, DPT, OCS

Learn about the physical aftermath of sexual trauma, and what the research shows about some of sexual trauma’s long-term effects.

Article
  • Grace Catan

Grace is a survivor who has something to ask of you: she’s asking you not to spend time with people who have abused me or any other survivor you know. And she’s also telling you quite a lot about why.