Many people ask ‘why do abuse survivors stay silent?’ But often we don’t think about the circumstances and situations that occur around abuse. Did you know that the average age for disclosing childhood sexual abuse is 52 years old? This statistic from Child USA shocked me, but at the same time I understand. My last blog post [here] touched on some of the reasons why survivors don’t disclose abuse but I truly didn’t begin to understand the scope of the situation until I shared my story on TikTok and it was viewed by over 2million people and received over 5,800 comments. What surprised me wasn’t the views however, it was what people said.
Why do abuse survivors stay silent? Stories from TikTok
Please note some of the following comments may be triggering. I have hidden all names and photos for privacy. Take your time with this section and if it feels too heavy please step away, take a break, and come back later (or not at all). My [resources page] has helplines and organisations you can reach out to for support. Wherever you are and however you feel, I want you to know that you are not alone.
HEALING IS POSSIBLE – YOU ARE NOT ALONE
The reason I share all this is because I know how much it helped me to realise that I was not alone and neither are you. I don’t want you to walk this journey alone and that’s why I created this free guide on How to start your healing journey [here] which gives you the option to also join our healing community and receive my monthly newsletters just enter your email address.
Some people might have gone through worse than whats shared here but no matter what’s happened to you, please know that healing is possible and just you being here and reading this shows how brave you are, how courageous and that you are strong enough to come through the other side. If you’re someone who has ever asked ‘why do abuse survivors stay silent?’ I hope this begins to answer some of that and brings more compassion and awareness in how we all support and show up for survivors. As one of my lovely readers said; ‘Let healing begin’.
Thank you to everyone who has listened to my story or shared theirs with me. You inspire me with your bravery and your courage. I’m so proud of you for making it through all that you went through. Always remember to be kind and compassionate to yourself and know that you being here is evidence that you are a winner and a champion. I continue praying for you and I thank God for the healing and restoration that is coming your way.
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Love, light & healing.
MC xxx
