SSAWLT:
Survivors of Sexual Abuse Who Love Tickling
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I'll be adding to and reformatting things as time passes. But, I wanted to get this up and available to folks as quickly as possible.
If you know of other good resources to add, please feel free to send me a note and let me know of them.
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Tickling and sexual abuse sometimes go hand in hand. Some of us turn to tickling (and/or other fetishes) as a way to deal with that abuse. This area is geared towards those who have a history of sexual abuse. Over the years, several people in the tickling community have come forward to share this as a part of their background. This space will contain a variety of information and resources that may be of help for those with a history of abuse.
We'll also be offering a support group that will be open to members only. So, you have the option for a safe place to share your struggles if this is something you may find helpful.
Please excuse the chaos as we get the information gathered and properly organized.
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If you need someone to talk to and we aren't around at the moment,
this is a national network that provides a 24/7 hotline.
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ARTICLES
Survivors, PTSD
and Play
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LINKS
* Google Search
on 'Sexual Abuse Support'
About
Psychotherapy - a site that discusses what psychotherapy is, why a person
might want to take advantage of it, etc. It also offers some basic info.
on types of therapy, support groups, etc. If you're new to all of this, it's
a decent place to start and may help to calm fears about going.
Addict Help - hotline and resources
for those struggling with substance abuse issues
After Silence
- a rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse survivor message board and chat
room.
Arise To Life:
A Prayer Book for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse - just what it says.
(This is a prayer book I wrote while working through a difficult period
in my own healing process. While it's geared towards Christians, if that's
not a distraction for you, there are some thoughts in there that carry across
to anyone who's a survivor.)
Barbados.org - SAS chat room,
support forum and other resources
Be You TV A site that promotes
well-being on every level.
Dancing in the
Darkness - an informative and thought-provoking resource for
rape, sexual assault, incest, and sexual abuse survivors.
Male Survivors.org
- support network for male survivors, under members section there is a chat
room for men
Massage Therapy.com - One of the things that many people struggle
with as a result of sexual abuse is in allowing and being comfortable with
touch. Even when it's non-sexual touch, it can still feel dirty or threatening.
Finding a massage therapist is one way to begin to overcome this.
Mirror Mirror
- a site for those who struggle with eating disorders. Since this is an issue
for many survivors, we wanted to include it.
Open Directory:
SAS Support Groups - links to several SAS support groups
Pandora's Aquarium -
a rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse survivor message board and chat
room.
Sex Addiction
Help - a site for those who struggle with sexual addiction.
Sexual Health - a resource for
anyone looking to improve their own sexual health.
Spiritual Abuse Recovery
Resources - a good resource for those who've experienced spiritual abuse
in congunction with or in addition to the sexual abuse.
Survivors and Friends
- a resource for sexual abuse survivors and those who care for
them.
Survivors of
Child Sexual Abuse Web Page Forum and Resources
theObsessed1's
Story Collection - tickle stories written as a therapy for working through
abuse issues
Wellness.com A site that
promotes well-being on every level.
Wings of Madness - depression
support message board and chat room.
Yes I Can: International
Child Abuse Network lots of info and resources for those dealing with various
types of abuse...even if it's still occuring.
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RADIO SHOWS
Survivor Radio
Cafe - shows geared towards survivors of many types of trauma
Venray &
Raya - part 1 of a series on sexual abuse
Venray &
Raya - part 2 of a series on sexual abuse
Wild Card Radio
- Dave & Lila discuss BDSM lifestyle as a tool for dealing with past
issues
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Books & Other Offline Resources
Book -
"Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin"
by Anne Katherine, MA
Publ. 1991 by MJF Books, NYC, NY
This is a helpful book for those who struggle to establish or maintain personal boundaries as a result of their abuse.
Book -
"The Gift Nobody Wants"
by Dr. Paul Brand with Philip Yancey
Publ. 1993 by HarperCollins, NYC, NY
This book deals with how we view physical pain...and why it's necessary. But, the ideas cross over into emotional pain as well. It's a favorite of mine and an excellent read. Just another one to add to the list if you're looking for something a bit different from the norm. (A caution to those who get queezy easily. There are some rather graphic descriptions of a few medical procedures.)
Book -
"Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Victim's Guide to Healing and Recovery"
by Raymond B Flannery, Jr., Ph.D.
Publ. 1995 by Crossroad Publishing, NYC, NY
An excellent resource for those with PTSD, have flashbacks, panic attacks and the like. Many survivors struggle with this without even knowing what it is. While we discourage self-diagnosis of any kind, we do encourage people to be informed.
Book -
"Slayer of the Soul: Child Sexual Abuse and the Catholic Church"
by Fr. Stephen. J. Rossetti
Publ. 1990 by Twenty-Third Publications, Mystic, CT
Fr. Steve is one of the good guys. He's a priest who used to be in my home parish and now works at St. Luke's Institue and travels all over the world to help deal with the problems of sexual abuse by clergy. The book looks at the way the Catholic Church has largely mishandled the issue from the beginning and challenges her to do so properly in the future. It also looks at the unique struggles that those of us who were abused by clergy face in our faith lives. Heavy, but excellent.
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