Many women replay a moment in their mind and get stuck on one detail. “I eventually said yes.” They assume that because they did not physically resist, because they stopped objecting, or because they agreed to something to make it end, consent must have been present....
You were really hoping this would help. You were desperate to feel better. And you’d heard so many amazing things about EMDR—from Prince Harry to Miley Cyrus to other celebrities and even people in your own life. So when it didn’t work… it felt like a gut-punch....
Introduction Sexual trauma can feel incredibly isolating—but you are not alone, and support is available. Whether your trauma is recent or something you’ve carried for years, healing is possible, and there are compassionate organizations across Massachusetts ready to...
Introduction A client recently asked me a heartbreaking question: “Is there something about me—or women like me—that makes men not respect us? Are there women they wouldn’t do this to?” This question reflects a painful and common belief among survivors—that somehow,...
Introduction: How Sexual Trauma Affects Relationships and Intimacy If you’ve experienced sexual trauma, it might feel like relationships and intimacy are a constant challenge. The reality is, most sexual trauma is caused by someone the survivor knows, which can make...
Introduction: Healing Hypersexuality and Trauma Many trauma survivors struggle to underdating their sexuality and sex drive after experiencing a traumatic event. Trauma destabilizes your sense of self, and your sense of control over your own life. These changes are...
