While there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution for every person that has molested, there are some very practical things that can help anybody during their healing journey. Yes, it is a journey!
- Seek God and Pray daily.
- Surround yourself with positive people and read and listen to positive books and television shows. Get rid of the toxins!
- Talk to someone and/or seek professional help.
- Stop blaming yourself! It was not your fault, even if you didn’t tell, and even if you liked the way it felt.
- Forgive yourself for the choices that you made as a result of being molested.
- Forgive those who offended you. Not easy? They don’t get a pass, but you do get to move on without hurt, anger, and bitterness holding you back from your wonderful future.
Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence and Women of Color Task Force
70+ sexual violence programs and 200+ partners
1.517.347.7000 | Contact for local offices throughout the state
www.mcadsv.org
Visit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to locate chapters within your state: www.ncadv.org
Childhelp USA® National Child Abuse
24-hours: Counselors, counseling, referrals, and research available.
Phone: 1-800-4-A-CHILD ® (1-800-422-4453)
or 1-800-2-A-CHILD (TDD line).
www.childhelpusa.org
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
24-hour confidential national hotline for survivors of sexual assault.
Phone: 800/656-HOPE
www.rainn.org
Darkness to Light
1-866-FOR LIGHT (367-5444)
www.darkness2light.org
