Ep 48 Sibling Sexual Abuse and 5Waves.org

Jane, Hope and Maria, along with Brandy Black and Fiona Ward joined forces to create the non profit organization 5waves.org to help other families affected by SSA.

In this episode, we talked about:

The prevalence of child sexual abuse in the homeWhy this type of abuse is so often NOT discoveredAcknowledging those who have been harmedThe stigma of disclosing a child’s abuseThe importance of communicationHope’s story of discovering the abuse between her childrenThe challenges of finding help and informationHow children determine what’s inappropriate/unsafeThe importance of teaching body safety and specificsVigilance and conversations in the homeWhat are the next steps if abuse is discoveredThe emotional toll on all family membersThe need for therapy and treatment for children & parentsHow to get support as a parent when people judge you

Learn more about 5 Waves and other organizations working together to fight this issue.

www.siblingsexualtrauma.comwww.5waves.orgwww.siblingstoo.comwww.ssarc.co.uk/Parents Coping With Sibling Sexual Abuse and Trauma https://www.facebook.com/groups/siblingtraumaPeer Support Group For Survivors of Childhood Sibling Sexual Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/646423866554980

Social Media Links:

5WAVES IG: https://www.instagram.com/5wavesorg/

Maria IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariasocolofauthor/

Hope IG: https://www.instagram.com/hopesittler/

Jane IG:https://www.instagram.com/jane_complicatedcourage/

 

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