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How Should A Survivor Behave? New Vid Blog!

Some recent discussions have brought to light about what it means to be a survivor. How should survivors behave? What is the role of the advocate in helping survivors heal? What things should we take into account when speaking to other survivors? Leave comments and questions when you have them.

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Written by Chris de Serres

January 5, 2012 at 10:10 pm

Posted in Christopher de Serres, male survivorship, Ophelia de Serres

Tagged with (wo)men speak out, abuse, abuser, activism, advocate, boundaries, child abuse, Christopher de Serres, counseling, domestic violence, healing, judgement, Ophelia de Serres, oppressive, rape, sexual assault, survivor, victim

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I agree with You!! Showing that you care is the key to helping and listening to the victim.

Debbie Price

January 7, 2012 at 5:16 am

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