Resources
Below is a list of resources for survivors of CSA/SRA and those seeking to support them:
CSA survivors blog
This is an excellent blog covering most aspects of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA). Whether you are a survivor or someone trying to support a survivor, educating ourselves as deeply as we can pays dividends. It is such a complex and difficult topic; it really does help to be better informed, also this helps us be more aware of the issue and thus protect children better.
https://csasurvivors.home.blog/
Pedophiles know dissociation do you?
An excellent, horrifying yet essential article detailing how sophisticated pedophiles are able to intentionally invoke dissasociation in their victims. The only point I disagree on in the article is regarding Satanic Ritual Abuse (SRA), SRA is unfortunately a real phenomena I am a survivor of such
https://thedirtiestsecret.blogspot.com/2008/08/pedophiles-know-dissociationdo-you.html
DID dissasociative identity disorder research
This site aims to fill a void of comprehensive yet accessible resources pertaining to trauma and dissociation. It serves to promote awareness and understanding of a variety of topics related to dissociative identity disorder, other dissociative disorders, trauma, and trauma’s effects.
https://did-research.org/
https://did-research.org/origin/structural_dissociation/primary
https://did-research.org/origin/structural_dissociation/secondary
https://did-research.org/origin/structural_dissociation/tertiary
Children May Not Remember Trauma, But Their Bodies Do
Trauma is a powerful force that can shape the way children view themselves, others and the world around them. The impact of trauma extends beyond emotions, leaving lasting imprints on the body, brain and overall well-being. Understanding trauma opens the door to healing and resilience. Let’s explore what trauma is, how it impacts children and how neuroscience is helping organizations like KVC Health Systems empower children and families to overcome these challenges and thrive.
https://www.kvc.org/blog/children-may-not-remember-trauma-but-their-bodies-do/
The Association Between Childhood Trauma and Memory Functioning in Schizophrenia
Objective: Both neurocognitive impairments and a history of childhood abuse are highly prevalent in patients with schizophrenia. Childhood trauma has been associated with memory impairment as well as hippocampal volume reduction in adult survivors. The aim of the following study was to examine the contribution of childhood adversity to verbal memory functioning in people with schizophrenia.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3080678/
Forgotten Memories of Traumatic Events Get Some Backing from Brain-Imaging Studies
When adults claim to have suddenly recalled painful events from their childhood, are those memories likely to be accurate? This question is the basis of the “memory wars” that have roiled psychology for decades. And the validity of buried trauma turns up as a point of contention in court cases and in television and movie story lines.
Unconsenting Media
Media can have a powerful effect on our lives. Regulatory bodies recognise the potential of that power, and that’s why commercially aired and released films all over the world now begin with warnings of violence, sexual content, and foul language. We know that the images we view are never just images and that the words are rarely only words. They influence our emotions, our thoughts and, over time, the way we think about the world around us. This is why portrayals of consent in the media are so important.
https://www.unconsentingmedia.org/
NAMI (National alliance on mental illness) Resources for People who Have Experienced Sexual Trauma
This is a resource list for people who have experienced sexual trauma including sexual abuse, sexual assault, and rape.
https://namimass.org/sexualtrauma/