I'm still not sure if I was a victim or not... and if I was, who was my abuser?

Abuse is never contained to a present moment, it lingers across a person’s lifetime and has pervasive long-term ramifications.

Survivors of abuse show us the strength of their personal spirit every time they smile.

You can recognize survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share their truth so others know they aren't alone.

When we learn to recognize the unique quality of Memory-Dreams, we are empowered. The abused child within us is using them to talk to us, giving us clues for our healing.

As we grow older, the riveting, dis-empowering feelings that grabbed us during moments of our abuse do not change with knowledge, awareness, or new experiences. They are locked inside until we return to release them.