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July 2023

Founder’s Message

Happy Summer!

It is warming up nicely here in Arizona - phew! If I want to get a bike ride or hike in at this time of year - it’s a 5am thing for sure! Whatever you are doing this summer, and wherever you are, I hope you stay safe and enjoy it.

There is a lot of excitement happening here at Courageous Survivors. New office, new logo, September event planning, and much more.

Thank you for being here and for caring about survivors.

Click here to submit your suggestions and ideas for this newsletter.
 

Evening of Hope 2023

Things are starting to shape up for our Evening of Hope Gala on September 28th. We have some exciting entertainment lined up and I am confident there will be a lot of fun and inspiration!

More details soon but if you would like to be sure and receive an invitation, feel free to contact me directly: janet@courageoussurvivors.org
 

It is the experience of being in connection that fulfills the longing we have to feel fully alive.

Laurence Heller
 

What Is Childhood Sexual Abuse

Childhood sexual abuse occurs when a child’s physical or emotional self is violated through sexual actions by an older child or adult, regardless of their relationship or difference in age. The impacts of this trauma can last into adulthood, yet it’s never too late to heal. 

Childhood Sexual Assault impacts…..

1 in 4 women

1 in 6 men

1 in 5 people

If you are a survivor, you’re not alone. There are 60 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the US today. 9 out of 10 did not report during childhood and even fewer received services.

Whether adults received support during childhood or not, they deserve specialized support during adulthood– that’s why Courageous Survivors exists to support adults on their healing journey.

Childhood sexual abuse can look many ways.

Sexual abuse can involve physical touch, yet touch is not required for abuse to occur. Children cannot consent to any sexual activities, and abuse is never the child’s fault.

It can sometimes be difficult for adult survivors to understand that what happened to them was abuse because 90% of abuse happens by someone the child knows and trusts. An abuser may build trust over time through gift giving or paying special attention to the child (called grooming), then take advantage of the child in ways that manipulate their trust.

Abuse by a family member (called incest or intrafamilial abuse) is most likely to remain secret and cause the most devastating impacts of trauma since children are unable to get protective support from those closest to them.

The impacts of this trauma last into adulthood.

Because sexual abuse happened decades ago for many adult survivors, there is often a disconnect between the symptoms they are experiencing today and their root cause. The impacts can feel devastating.

Healing during adulthood is possible

Where we can be harmed, we can also be healed – and it’s never too late to begin your healing journey. We envision a world where all adult survivors have space and support to heal.

Please visit www.wingsfound.org or www.courageoussurvivors.org for more resources and information

The information for this article was taken from Wings Foundation in Colorado, an amazing organization and source for healing from child sexual abuse for adult survivors.
 

If you were born with the weakness to fall, you were born with the strength to rise

Rupi Kaur
 

Our purpose is

supporting adult survivors of sexual trauma on their path to happiness

which will enable us to achieve our vision of

empowering every adult survivor of sexual trauma

and to meet our goals of

connecting survivors with others who understand
providing helpful resources
offering effective support groups
 

New Logo
 

The lotus flower grows from the thickest and deepest of mud, and will keep growing up towards the sunlight until it can blossom. I think it perfectly represents survivors of sexual trauma.

What do you think of the new logo?

janet@courageoussurvivors.org
 

Keeping you up to date

Support Groups

Courageous Connections Online Group for women survivors of sexual trauma meets Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30pm (AZ Time)

The group is led by a therapist and focuses on support, hope and healing. To join or get more details, visit the Support Groups page.
 

A reminder that people experiencing a mental health crisis have a simple way to reach out for help in the U.S. - they can simply call or text the numbers 9-8-8

Modeled after 911, the three-digit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is designed to be a memorable and quick number that connects people who are suicidal or in any other mental health crisis to a trained mental health professional.
 

Courageous Survivors has a new office

8350 E Raintree Dr, Ste 245, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

(480) 992-9303
 

There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.

Fred Rogers
 

Close with a smile!

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