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“Many survivors struggle to believe the abuse happened. They don’t want to believe it. It’s too painful to think about. They don’t want to accuse family members or face the terrible loss involved in realizing “a loved one” hurt them; they don’t want to rock the boat. Many survivors were told they were crazy or liars for so long, they don’t trust themselves.”

— Allies in Healing by Laura Davis (via speakoutbeheard)