Many adults know all too well that their first bully was a sibling(s). The connection between their adulthood and the abuse that happened in childhood goes undetected for many. There has been considerable progress in the field of family violence. One type of abuse remains largely undetected. It is the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse…
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Written on
July 31, 2011 by
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Dear Reader, I have never connected the word “activist” with myself. I really don’t think there is any other word to describe my passion and resolve. I was recently asked after a speech this question: Would you please tell others that there is such a thing as sibling abuse? The person went on to make…
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The injustice in sibling abuse and bullying is that it often leads to PTSD. Certain portions of the brain are affected by the shock and terror of these types of abuse. PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is often associated with Viet Nam Veterans. It can happen to anyone who is subjected to an overwhelming event…
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To Anyone Out There, As a stress consultant and life coach, I work with people of all ages. Today I worked with a 13 year old. She was so resistent to looking at what had happened to her as a child. For much of my life as a trauma suvivor of sibling abuse, I…
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For many survivors of sibling abuse, they can receive so much judgement and advice. Because the beginning brain was traumatized by a trusted sibling(s), the victim can stay at developmental stages. I am person that wants to come out and say that it happened to me. I stayed at a young age of 10 for…
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Written on
July 12, 2011 by
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There has never been a more important time for sibling abuse survivors to lend their voice to what lies ahead. Researchers predict that the aggression between siblings will increase. Many survivors of this type of abuse never make the connection to what happened to them and their present lives. Sibling abuse has long-lasting outcomes in regard…
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Written on
July 10, 2011 by
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Thank you for coming into this blog! I have worked almost all my life to take the power away from the word “sister.” I spent countless hours in therapy and doctor visits trying to get rid of my depression and anxiety. At one point, a doctor wanted to give me electric shock therapy. One wanted to give…
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I want to share this “http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFE7KTZNaCw”>
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Written on
July 9, 2011 by
bullyactivist in
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Have you ever experienced abuse by a sibling? Any fears about sharing? I was significantly traumatized at 10. My aha moment about what was done to me came when I was 38. The recovery process was slow. I had very little access to mental health sessions that dealt with trauma. How about you? Nancy
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I have always loved words. I believe they give power. There are certain words that have had power: sister and family. In my life, I have had to desensitize myself from these words. I have had to speak them out loud without fear and trepidation. My sister abused me. She more than abused me. When…
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