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The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (first published in 1988, with three subsequent editions, the last being a 20th anniversary edition in 2008) is a self-help book by poet Ellen Bass and Laura Davis that focuses on recovery from child sexual abuse and has been called "controversial and polarizing".
Healing can be a long process of therapy, work, and time. But one thing that can help you along the way is hearing from others who have been in your situation or are professionals versed in abuse.
An excerpt of her comments was referenced by the New York Times, [15] [16] and one of her poems was featured in news stories about the #MeToo movement. In March 2019, Zebian's third book, Sparks of Phoenix, [17] was published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. The collection focused on her healing from abuse and progress toward resilience and strength.
These poems relate to Kaur's sad feeling after a breakup. [11] While speaking about the effects after love is gone, Kaur discusses a break-up to-do list. [9] The last chapter, "the healing," is an attempt to comfort and show women that they should embrace who they are and that they are valuable, no matter what they had to endure. [11]
Use these inspiring words to help you on your recovery journey.
In the poem “Painted Tongue,” Byas writes: “We twist and turn in the mirror,/ my mother and I becoming each other,/ her bruises and scars passed down,/ family heirlooms that will take/ me ...
In "A Poem For Women in Rage", Lorde describes hatred being launched at her by a white woman, and the dilemma of whether or not to respond with violence. Through fury and rage, Lorde confronts the issues between white and Black women—fear and love—and how, "I am weeping to learn the name of those streets my feet have worn thin with running ...
Chelsea Candelario/PureWow. 2. “I know my worth. I embrace my power. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story.