Explore how trauma caused sexual assault or abuse can affect work life. In this week's GOTU blog post we dive into how support, self-care, and community help survivors improve wellness, reclaim confidence, and thrive. None of us is alone in this battle. And getting better while working is possible, one step at a time.

Experience trauma can cause issues with our digestive tracks. Digesting foods and beverages can be difficult and the wrong foods can make us sick. In this week’s blog, we’re sharing how to potentially ease this difficulty.

The brutal truth is that the world doesn’t stop for survivors. We’re expected to continue to be “socially acceptable” while trying to function despite the trauma. In this week’s blog, we’re sharing helpful ways to feel safe engaging with our bodies and maintain good hygiene.

Being able to function, practice self care, and sustain puts us ‘back on our feet’. And, it can help set the foundation for us to eventually become well enough to successfully engage in society.

Although somatic flashbacks can make us feel hopeless about the present and future, there is a way for us to get control of them. It is possible for us to regain control of our lives and happiness.

Silence allows for the false beliefs about sexual violence to persist. It also leaves the door open for people to be victimized and not receive the proper care or support. It’s time we move away from silence.

We’re not crazy. We’re not making anything up. We’re not helpless. We’re managing trauma.

Centering feelings of boys and men, the same way we do with girls and women, may help us see them differently…as victimized persons. The only question is, “How do we start?”

Some mental health professionals believe that ASMR helps combat effects of [sexual assault] trauma, such as feelings of stress, anxiety and depression. We’ve dug into the topic.

Gaining control of our bodies and learning how to manage the effects is key to ensuring our wellness. Below are simple actions we can take to help improve our survivorship journeys and set the foundation for us to thrive.

You are the first line of defense in protecting your children - physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially - from sexual abuse. This means educating yourself to reduce risks and creating an environment where they feel safe to speak up if something goes wrong.

Working after sexual assault is challenging, and for many, taking extended time off isn’t an option. However, we can reclaim our power and prioritize both our well-being and livelihoods.

Ending sexual violence starts with dismantling the barriers that sustain it. Change begins at home, ripples through communities, and can transform the world. You have the power to make a difference.

The justice system presumes innocence until guilt is proven. As survivors of sexually violent crimes, many of us know our perpetrators. But until systemic change occurs, survivors will continue to be let down by the system.

It’s easy to think of yourself as a safe space, but you may be unintentionally causing harm. In this post, we’ll explore how to better support others and be more trustworthy.

Society’s mindset about sexual assault enables the increased frequency of victimization to grow while preventing perpetrators from facing justice.

In a world where the shadow of sexual violence looms, maintaining safety from predators is not just crucial—it's a vital part of a healthy survivorship journey.

Mel Jane is a quiet gladiator who strategically fights against sexual violence and those who commit this type of crime. Her most recent initiative is to create and implement a Child Sex Offender Registry in her home of Australia.