Support Groups, Workshops, and Classes (Online & Traditional)
11. isurvive.org (Online)
isurvive.org provides access to a variety of forums aimed to support survivors of childhood sexual abuse. As of the time of this writing, they provide 7 main forums which include:
- General Discussion
- Survivors
- Breaking the Cycle
- Addictions, Self-Harm and Unhealthy Coping Strategies
- Family, Friends and Relationships
- Lighthearted and Off Topic
- Creative Corner and Art Gallery
In addition to these main forums, they offer numerous sub-forums to members:
- Our Stories
The stories of who we are and of our lives - Survivors of Incest and Sexual Abuse
Discussion area specifically for childhood sexual abuse survivors - Survivors of Ritualized Abuse
Discussion area for survivors whose child abuse was organized, repetitive, secretive, ritualized and/or torture based. Some topics include healing from the abuse caused by cults, religious or spiritual groups, torture-based systematic abuse, mind control, pornography rings, sex trafficking and child prostitution - Survivors with Dissociative Disorders or PTSD
Discussion area for survivors who live daily with PTSD or a Dissociative Disorder. Opportunities to discuss how these conditions impact their lives as well as being a place to gain support, share experiences and offer ideas for managing the symptoms and difficulties that arise. Some topics of discussion include: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Dissociative Amnesia (DA), Dissociative Disorder not otherwise specified (DDNOS), Depersonalization and Derealization Disorder - Male Survivors of Child Abuse, Incest, and Sexual Abuse
A discussion and support area for male survivors of all types of child abuse - Present Day Contact with Past Abusers/Enablers
Discussion area for issues that arise when contact from abusers or enablers is made. It also is a place to write letters to abusers/enablers - Survivors Living/Having a Relationship With Their Abusers
Discussion area for those who choose to remain in contact or are still living with their abusers/enablers. This is an area where discussions can be held free from any pressures to change your circumstances - Survivors with Addictions, Dependence or Compulsions
A forum for adult child abuse survivors dealing with unhealthy behavior patterns, trapped in an addictive cycle or struggling to break free from compulsive coping methods. Difficulties and healing regarding self-harm, substance abuse, eating disorders, OCD, hoarding, gambling and other similar behaviours can be discussed here - Relationships
Discussion area for processing intimacy and relationship difficulties and sharing healing experiences - Parenting Trials and Tribulations
Discussion area for all parents/carers to share difficulties and achievements which may arise while dealing with their own healing
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