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How to Make a Self-Care Box
One of the main coping mechanisms that I recommend people try is creating a self-care box. In times of crisis, stress or any sort of...

April Goff
Jun 21, 20223 min read


Trauma Bonding
Many people have heard the term “trauma bonding,” but it is not well understood and there are a lot of misconceptions about it. I want to...

April Goff
Mar 12, 20225 min read


Why Do I Love and/or Miss My Abuser?
Is something wrong with me? Nothing is wrong with you if you love and/or miss your abuser. There are any number of reasons why you could...

April Goff
Jan 15, 20223 min read


Why Childhood Abuse is Never Your Fault
Many people blame themselves for the abuse that they have lived through. This is a very normal way to respond, but the fact is that abuse...

April Goff
Jan 1, 20226 min read


To the Nurse Who Validated Me After I Was Sexually Assaulted
“I was sexually assaulted two nights ago. I want to get Plan B and have a blood panel ran.” That’s all I said. My tone was emotionless....

April Goff
Dec 15, 20212 min read
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