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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.)
SSTA 2026 Conference: The Power of Shared Voices
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Co-hosted by 5WAVES and Thriving Survivors
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First conference on US soil dedicated solely and specifically to sibling sexual trauma and abuse.
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Led and planned by survivors, parents, and others with lived experience
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Focus on healing and community
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More information, registration, invitation to submit a proposal to present (due 1 October 2025): www.thrivingsurvivors.co.uk/ssta2026
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Email conference@5waves.org to ask about a lived experience discount code.
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Coming 23-24 June, 2026 to Long Beach, Long Island, NY
(accessible from downtown NYC by rail, from NYC airports by taxi)
Feedback from survivors attending the Thriving Survivors' 2024 Conference, first in Scotland to focus on sibling sexual trauma and abuse:
“I realized this would be the first time in my life where I didn’t have to hide who I really am.”
“Listening to Ashley’s speech at the start of the day nearly broke me… I’ve never heard anyone speak about it and mirror my exact feelings in that way.”
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)
