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does anyone really think therary help with rape victims
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Lois Brown Aug 7.
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I agree you can definitely change pain and memory. The event happened - that's what you can't change, much as I personally would like to in my case. It is my experience that it takes one time to acknowledge that you can't change the event. Sometimes…
I think I know what you're saying-There isn't anything in this world (therapy included) that will erase the pain or the memories. Having said that, there are certain actions we can take to make it hurt less. And personally I think therapy with an ap…
well said!
I guess in the end you have to depend on your own judgements as far as recovery goes. I have been through horrible trauma, but not rape - so I am not sure how much my experience applies. I think it can help if you find a good therapist. Someone to d…
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- At 4:06pm on July 25, 2009,
Rosemary House said… - Hi Olasimbo! Thanks so much for joining the 48th; I hope you'll enjoy the site. We are so glad to have people like you participating in this little community. And yes! It's a great idea to express yourself in writing or film.... keep thinking about it and then start writing it down. You will be surprised at how things can start happening when you release your creative spirit and let it roam! Cheers, Rosemary
- At 10:39am on July 24, 2009,
olasimbo awoyemi said…
- i have a alot of my personal experiences that i strongly desire to put into writing, as a book or even short film. Does anyone have an idea how to do by this and is it a good idea?
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Bill C 391 will prolong random acts of violence against women
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RE: Bill C 391, Private Member's bill to repeal the Long Gun Registry.
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The Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) works toward the preve…
Sorry I can't quite master these links.
I think this is an excellent statement from Irene Mathyssen, a wonderful strong female politician
TIME TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IS NOW
Tue 1 Dec 2009
OTTAWA – December 6 is a day to remind the nation that we must end violence against women…
I think this is an excellent statement from Irene Mathyssen, a wonderful strong female politician
TIME TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IS NOW
Tue 1 Dec 2009
OTTAWA – December 6 is a day to remind the nation that we must end violence against women…
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