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The Hidden Harm: When Survivor Stories Become Organizational Currency
By the end of this Training, providers will be able to
- Identify the Risks
Understand the emotional and ethical harm that can result from hiring survivors primarily to share their trauma stories. - Understand Story Commodification
Recognize how turning personal trauma into a “product” affects both survivors and the integrity of organizational missions. - Explore Better Approaches
Discover trauma-informed, consent-based alternatives for involving survivors in meaningful and respectful way - 4. Center Survivors' Needs
Learn how to create roles that uphold survivors’ dignity, offer genuine choice, and actively support their healing and growth.
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Founded in March 2025 and officially established the following month, our Survivor Support Group exists to provide a safe, compassionate space for adult survivors seeking understanding, connection, and healing.
We are proud to have grown into a supportive community of over 90 survivors—and counting. Our group meets every three weeks, offering a judgment-free environment where members can access practical coping tools, share experiences, and build lasting support systems.
Whether you are in the midst of healing or simply looking for a community that understands, you are not alone here.
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Together, we can create a world where every survivor feels seen, heard, and supported.
This book is more than a story—it's a release, a reckoning, and a reclaiming of my truth. For years, I stayed silent. But silence is its own kind of prison. Sharing my story is not about blame—it’s about healing, liberation, and stepping into freedom.
If you’ve ever felt unseen or silenced, this is for you. Let’s walk this path toward truth, healing, and hope—together.
Understanding Generational Sexual Abuse: 5 Quick Insights
- It’s Cycle: Abuse can repeat across generations if left unaddressed.
- Truth Is Complex: Abusers may also be caregivers. Both things can be true.
- Silence Fuels Harm: Speaking out—safely—is a powerful disruptor.
- Healing Takes Time: There's no one path. Be patient with the process.
- You’re Not Alone: Support exists. Connection brings strength.
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In 2023, my mother—both my abuser and a deeply complex person—passed away, leaving behind over 15 journals and a self-published book she wrote covering her life from 1963 to 2006. This book, now available on Amazon, offers answers I searched for and rare insight into the generational cycle of familial sexual exploitation and sexual abuse .
More than just her story, it’s a resource for:
- Survivors seeking clarity and validation
- Providers supporting those affected by generational trauma
- Abusers willing to confront the harm they’ve caused
- Anyone who wants to understand the hidden realities of familial sexual abuse
By sharing both her voice and mine, we aim to break the silence surrounding this often-hidden trauma.
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Tactics Exploiters Use
Familial sexual exploitation, involves the sexual abuse of children or vulnerable individual by a family member or someone close to.
Tactics used to exploit.
Grooming
Building trust
Exploiters often work to create a strong bond with the victim, sometimes portraying themselves as a protector or a close confidant. This builds the victim's dependence and trust.
Desensitizing the victim
The abuser may introduce inappropriate behavior in small, seemingly innocent ways to normalize it over time, making it harder for the victim to recognize the abuse as wrong.
Isolation
Abusers may isolate the victim from other family members or peers, ensuring they are alone during abusive situations. This isolation can also involve controlling the victim's access to the outside world, limiting their communication with others who could offer support.
Coercion and Threats
Fear-based control
Exploiters often use threats, fear, and intimidation to maintain control. This can include threats of physical harm to the victim or their family members, or threats to take away something the victim cares about (e.g., their home, pets, or access to education).
Psychological manipulation
Abusers often tell the victim that the abuse is their fault or that they will face severe consequences if they tell anyone. They may make the victim feel guilty, ashamed, or confused about the abuse.
secrecy and Shame
The perpetrator often emphasizes the need for secrecy, stating that the abuse is a private matter that must not be shared with anyone. They may tell the victim that no one will believe them or that their family will be torn apart if the truth comes out.
Abusers may also use the victim's own sense of shame or embarrassment against them, ensuring that the victim does not speak out or seek help.
Exploiting Family Dynamics
Power imbalances
Exploiters often use their position of authority or power within the family to control the victim. This might be the role of a parent, older sibling, or extended family member, using their influence to manipulate the situation.
Normalizing abusive behavior
The abuser may make the victim believe that what is happening is part of normal family behavior or that others in the family have similar experiences, creating a false sense of normalization.
Blaming the Victim
The abuser may blame the victim for their actions, accusing them of “provoking” the behavior or causing it to happen. This helps to deflect responsibility from the perpetrator and reinforces the victim’s sense of self-blame and confusion.
Substance Abuse or Dependency
In some cases, the exploiter may use drugs or alcohol to both numb their own conscience and make the victim more compliant. This may also serve to diminish the victim’s ability to resist or recognize the abuse as harmful.
Offering Rewards or Gifts
Sometimes, exploiters will attempt to buy the victim's silence or compliance by offering gifts, privileges, or attention. This creates confusion, as the victim may associate love or affection with the abuse or manipulation.
Minimizing the Abuse
Perpetrators often downplay the severity of the abuse, claiming that it is not as bad as it seems or that the victim is overreacting. This gaslighting tactic can cause the victim to doubt their own perception of reality.
"I believe change starts with the adults in order to ensure the safety and well being of our kids!"
Charel Murrell