Promising news and also more work to be done The Catholic Church in New Zealand says it will change the way it responds to sexual abuse, including mandatory reporting to police in cases involving young people. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/catholic-church-in-nz-commits-to-sexual-abuse-changes-including-mandatory-reporting/Continue Reading
Talking with another man is one effective way to get out of your head and start the recovery process “…. many survivors of sexual assault and abuse withdraw … then spend long periods inside their own head with only those strong negative thoughts and feelings as company. This can quicklyContinue Reading
Sam Troth did it and arrived Wednesday at Cape Reinga at 12.30pm. Poutoa Papali’i of Better Blokes South Auckland was there to greet him with fellow colleagues of Male Survivors Aotearoa, Bruce and Paul.Congratulations on an amazing acheivement to raise awareness of male sexual abuse.Continue Reading
Poutoa Papali’i, Area Manager for Better Blokes South Auckland, meets with inspiring Sam Troth as they share stories of their journeys towards healing. The hīkoi continues past Kumeū.Continue Reading
Sam Troth moves past the 50th day of his hīkoi and continues on his path. Auckland here we come. Hear about this amazing man’s story and journey in this Today FM radio interview.Continue Reading
Poutoa Papali’i, of Better Blokes South Auckland, shares his experience of being on the ground at the rugby with teams and supporters from around the nation attending the tournament this last Saturday. I was fortunate to be able to promote Better Blokes Male Survivors. The event organizers provided me withContinue Reading
We eagerly wait to welcome Sam here in Auckland early next week, after which he will continue his journey towards Whangārei and the Far North. A father of six and a survivor of sexual abuse is walking the length of the country starting from Bluff and aiming to reach toContinue Reading
Male Survivors Aotearoa publishes part one of a research study on effective support services for male suriviors of sexual violence. Part two is expected to be published by mid 2023. https://malesurvivor.nz/news/research-article-living-or-merely-existing-the-experiences-of-male-surivors-of-historical-sexual-abuse-in-aotearoa-new-zealand/Continue Reading
Opening up and staying connected, two important steps for recovery from the effects of trauma “Support groups can help you feel less isolated and alone. They also provide invaluable information on how to cope with symptoms and work towards recovery …. Support from other people is vital to your recovery.”Continue Reading
Ohio (as in last week’s post) or NZ, regrettably stories of abuse are widespread He faces over 26 charges in relation to alleged offending against six boys between the 1980s and 2010s. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/former-scouts-nz-leader-on-trial-for-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-boys/HFHLYQDSCTZZVYEP7DRN3ZH7GI/Continue Reading
