Our Mission
In 2023, my mother—both my sexual/physical abuser and a deeply complex individual—passed away, leaving behind over 15 journals chronicling her daily struggles. Among her journals, I discovered a powerful, self-published memoir detailing her life from 1963 to 2006. This book, now available on Amazon, has become a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—offering the answers I spent years searching for and providing rare insight into the tangled web of familial abuse.
This book is not just her story—it’s a resource for:
- Survivors seeking understanding and validation
- Providers working to support those affected by generational trauma
- Abusers who may be ready to confront the damage they’ve caused
- Anyone who wants to understand the deeply rooted, complex cycle of familial sexual abuse
By sharing her voice—and mine—we hope to shed light on the darkness that too many families live in silence.
20% of all proceeds support our Survivors of Familial Sexual Abuse Support Group, helping others find healing, community, and hope.
"Our organization’s mission is to empower, serve, and educate underserved youth who have experienced familial sexual abuse/exploitation, We provide services through individual mentoring, groups and trainings. We aim to assist them in developing a sense of purpose and direction for their future."
"Our organization’s mission is to empower, serve, and educate underserved youth who have experienced familial sexual abuse/exploitation, We provide services through individual mentoring, groups and trainings. We aim to assist them in developing a sense of purpose and direction for their future."Welcome to Our Survivor Support Group
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 60 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.
Our Mission
To raise awareness, foster healing, and create a safe space where survivors can find strength in community.
How You Can Help
Your generosity allows us to continue offering free support, resources, and safe meeting spaces for survivors. Every donation makes a direct impact on someone’s healing journey.
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Together, we can create a world where every survivor feels seen, heard, and supported.
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