Resurrection After Rape Community Group
Discussion, question-and-answer, general social support, and journal processing for progress-oriented rape survivors. No crisis, no damaging or triggering conflicts--this is for individuals who want to contribute to collective, cooperative action toward the goal of making actual PROGRESS through rape trauma. Much of this work is based on the book "Resurrection After...
I just received this in the mail today. I am posting it with the writer's permission:
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I received your book in the mail and started reading it this evening; I couldn't put it down. I am a survivor of marital rape that went on for over a decade. His abuses were subtle in public and horrific behind closed doors. I finally somehow drew the courage (quite possibly it was rage) to report him to the police. After a 2 year legal process his sentencing is coming up in a few weeks. They allowed him to plead out to lesser charges since it was his "first" offense and he will only be receiving probation.
I was in group counseling and one on one therapy for about 18 months. I was aided by therapy to a degree but honestly got the feeling that they had no idea what to do with me. I have read everything I can get my hands on concerning rape recovery. It is inspiring to read how others have overcome rape but I couldn't find the tools I needed in them. Your book is the first that is giving me what I need - explanations and instructions. Your writing style is accessible and your exercises geared toward self discovery are as empowering as they are enlightening. I feel hopeful that this book will be joining my yoga practice as a significant part of my healing...thank you!
Namaste,
Sharon
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I received your book in the mail and started reading it this evening; I couldn't put it down. I am a survivor of marital rape that went on for over a decade. His abuses were subtle in public and horrific behind closed doors. I finally somehow drew the courage (quite possibly it was rage) to report him to the police. After a 2 year legal process his sentencing is coming up in a few weeks. They allowed him to plead out to lesser charges since it was his "first" offense and he will only be receiving probation.
I was in group counseling and one on one therapy for about 18 months. I was aided by therapy to a degree but honestly got the feeling that they had no idea what to do with me. I have read everything I can get my hands on concerning rape recovery. It is inspiring to read how others have overcome rape but I couldn't find the tools I needed in them. Your book is the first that is giving me what I need - explanations and instructions. Your writing style is accessible and your exercises geared toward self discovery are as empowering as they are enlightening. I feel hopeful that this book will be joining my yoga practice as a significant part of my healing...thank you!
Namaste,
Sharon
I can't believe he's only getting probation though... thats unbelievable....
Man keep this up and you'll need a bigger chest to put all your "special items" lol
OHHH SNAP!!
lol Just kidding, we all know you have the hottest wife ever Matthew...and if you trade in...well COME ON like you can do any better!
(haha I make fun of you outta Love Matthew and you know it lol)
But seriously, though, I do have the most awesome wife. And I'm not just saying that 'cause she's a member here; I brag on her all the time.