As adult survivors of abuse, we may have experienced keeping silent and many emotional and behavioural changes, often long term. Breaking the silence at any age, and connecting with other survivors is a cornerstone to recovery.
This is the first report to focus solely on the experiences of the Pacific sexual violence workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand. https://nzfvc.org.nz/node/4821
An opinion piece – the “ripple effect”. It’s a tough road being a survivor but remember there is help out there And it’s my sincere wish that we may all find solace at some point and that a new, compassionate consciousness arises in our world, and pervades it so thoroughly that these sorts of crimes…
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/
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 quickly lead to depression and other…
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.
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.
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.
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 with a gazebo and a premium…
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 to Cape Reinga to raise awareness…
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/
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.” https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/recovering-from-rape-and-sexual-trauma.htm
