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Peer Support

Knowing that I'm not alone and I'm not crazy means absolutely everything.
SST online support group participant 

Professional help plays a critical role in healing for those touched by the trauma caused by harmful or abusive sibling sexual behavior. But it does not replace peer support–connecting with other people who are walking the same path you are on. Simply realizing you are not alone can be a profound relief and significant step toward healing.  

For victims & survivors of sibling sexual abuse or trauma​

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For victims and survivors of any type of sexual abuse or trauma (not operated by 5WAVES)

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  • Healing and CPTSD Community Hub features online forum and online small group support circles, including circles specific to incest, BBIPOC, LGBTQIA+, addiction recovery, parenting with CPTSD, domestic abuse, and immigrants.

  • Malesurvivor.org 24/7 online chat, message board/forum, blog, referrals for therapists & local support groups, resources for parents & partners of male survivors

  • Hidden Water Green Circle (not a service of 5WAVES) is a 12 week online group focused on healing alongside other survivors of child sexual abuse. Circles specific to BBIPOC, men, and immigrants are available. 

  • 1in6.org offers online support group chats for men who have had unwanted sexual experiences

  • Saprea.org free retreats for adult women survivors, online and in-person groups

  • Survivors of Incest Anonymous offers online and in-person meetings that follow a 12-step model​

For parents of sibling sexual trauma or abuse

For those who have caused sexual harm to others

  • Hidden Water Purple Circle (not a service of 5WAVES) is a 12 week online group focused on healing alongside others who caused sexual harm in their youth and are ready to take responsibility. There are also dual Green/Purple Circles, for those who have both been harmed and caused harm sexually, as children.

  • Families of Sex Offenders online, moderated support on the ProBoards platform--welcomes those who have caused harm and are striving to take responsibility and make sexually healthy and respectful choices going forward, whether or not they are required to register as sex offenders (not a service of 5WAVES)

  • Sex Addicts Anonymous a fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to promote recovery from sexual addiction or dependency by following the AA 12-step model ​(not a service of 5WAVES)​

For family and friends​

  • 5WAVES SST/SSA Community on Discord: private group with a channel for family, friends, and other supporters. Email info@5waves.org for an invitation to the group; include your connection to SST/SSA and a short description of why you would like to join.

  • Blue Borage Conversation Cafe monthly online facilitated discussions with SSTA Survivor, focused on a specific theme (not a service of 5WAVES)

  • Hidden Water Blue Circle (not a service of 5WAVES) is a 12 week online group focused on healing alongside other partners, siblings, or children of those affected by or who caused any type of child sexual abuse.

  • Families of Sex Offenders online, moderated support on the ProBoards platform, must create a profile to join, open to all who wish for this support, whether their loved one is required to register as a sex offender or not (not a service of 5WAVES)

  • Al-Anon offers support for those with a loved one who faces any kind of addiction, and as a confidential support group for anyone with difficult, complicated family issues (not a service of 5WAVES)

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