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For Survivors
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"With the right support and help, you can face and overcome sibling sexual abuse."
--adult survivor collaborating with the UK Sibling Sexual Abuse Project
Figuring It Out
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When It’s Complicated…
Are You a Survivor?
Episode 14, #SiblingsToo Podcast
Nancy Morris talks about the importance and use of language.
17 minutes
But...what if I felt aroused?
Often, those who are being sexually assaulted or abused will have sexual sensations, get an erection, have an orgasm, etc. This is a normal reaction of nerves and blood vessels in your body.
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You could not control this
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You did not choose this to happen
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It does not mean you consented
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It does not reflect your sexual orientation
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It does not mean you were a willing participant
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It was not your fault!
Hollyoaks (UK drama series) did a storyline on sibling sexual abuse in 2024. Here actors from the TV family speak with real-life survivors of sibling sexual abuse, some on camera and some off.
Guidance & Information
Stress & Trauma
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Any Feeling is OK
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Relationships
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Legal Options
Pros and Cons of Criminal Justice Involvement
Dr. Margaret Rutherford Selfwork Podcast:
Talking About Sibling Sexual Abuse with Jane Epstein of 5WAVES
By Survivors of Sibling Sexual Abuse
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Outside This Site
UK-based site specifically for sibling sexual abuse survivors​
There Is Hope After Sibling Sexual Abuse | Younique Foundation​
Survivors Healing Survivors blog by and for survivors of child sexual abuse​
Parenting as a Survivor from the Mama Bear Effect​
Should I Confront My Abuser? Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA)
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Organizations
5WAVES Confronting & Healing Sibling Sexual Abuse & Trauma (host of this site)
Survivor Alice Perle recounts her personal story of persisting to learn about sibling sexual abuse--from her book Resolve (41 min.)
Finding Help
Survivor Support Groups
- Sibling Sexual Trauma and Abuse private Facebook group by EmpowerSurvivors.net
- SARSAS Community Forum online support for adult survivors of sibling sexual abuse
- 5WAVES Discord Community includes a private channel for survivors as well as shared channels with information for any family member
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Sibling Abuse Survivors (and Victors) private Facebook group for all types of sibling abuse
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SARSAS community for adult survivors of sibling sexual abuse in the UK
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Finding Hope Support Groups by Saprea.org for any type of child sexual abuse
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Hidden Water Circles a restorative justice approach to bringing healing for survivors of child sexual abuse, available worldwide, with or without the participation of other family members
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Trauma Leadership Network:Survivors Helping Survivors Facebook group by EmpowerSurvivors
Support for Male Survivors​
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1in6.org For men who have had unwanted sexual experiences
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Malesurvivor.org 24/7 online chat, message board/forum, blog, referrals for therapists and local support groups, resources for parents and partners of male survivors
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Support for Male Survivors of any type of abuse private Facebook group
Self Help Resources
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SARSAS Self-Help Guides for survivors of sexual abuse or trauma (available specific to female or male, Easy Read English, English, Arabic, Chinese, Somali, Ukranian
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Trauma & Self-Care for Sexual Abuse/Assault Survivors self-guided online course by SARSAS, a leading crisis centre in the UK
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MeQ Guided Journaling Prompts developed by Nancy Morris, a survivor of SSA (Can$19)
