STAARR - Sexual Trauma and Abuse Recovery Resources

Perpetrators can spin reality and deflect responsibility for their actions in ways that leave victims dizzy and confused. Re-interpreting your experiences without their spin is vital to moving beyond sexual trauma and abuse.  Sallie Culbreth, M.S. - Narrator Patricia Stotter - Music

The world is not a safe place and there are no guarantees that bad stuff will not happen, but survivor parents who parent their children out of fear leave those children unprepared. Sallie Culbreth discusses discovering that her own daughter had been sexually abused by a friend's teenage son.  Sallie Culbreth, M.S. - Narrator Patricia Stotter - Music  

To get at the heart of what wounded you, you must go through layers - just like an onion. Some layers are brittle, others are tender and cause tears. Music by Patricia Stotter Sallie Culbreth, Narrator

People are often unprepared for the messiness of recovery, for the duration of the struggles, and for the long-term damage that must be consistently cared for. Unrealistic expectations are a set up for failure, which is why you must be pragmatic and anchored in reality.  Narrated by Sallie Culbreth Music by Patricia Stotter  

Using art to find your voice does not require that you be an artist, but it does require you to handle emotions and ideas in new ways. Art in all forms has a way of speaking about what was once kept quiet. When you pay attention to it, art will help you to find your voice again. Music by Patricia Stotter

Cliches about when it comes to advice. Some sound clever or wise until you really unpack them. Some actually are. This doesn't mean they are good or bad, it just means you have to really think about what you hear without blind acceptance (or blind rejection). Always remembers that what works for some, may not be appropriate for you. Music by Patricia Lee Stotter  

Survivors must face many unfair challenges in their journey beyond abuse, exploitation, and sexual trauma. Part of that journey requires forgiveness, but it absolutely does NOT require that you trust untrustworthy people, nor does it require that you remain in toxic circumstances that endanger you or others. All Rights Reserved © 2015 Committed to Freedom   Music by Patricia Stotter

How survivors of abuse, exploitation, and sexual trauma define themselves is the key to moving forward to a place of well-being and balance.   All Rights Reserved © 2015 Committed to Freedom Music by Patricia Stotter

Why is it difficult to have the strength to be loved? For many survivors of abuse and sexual trauma, this can be particularly challenging.   All Rights Reserved © 2015 Committed to Freedom Music by Patricia Stotter    

There are many commentaries about the book, "Fifty Shades of Grey." We feel complelled to add to those commentaries with attention to how those themes impact survivors of abuse, exploitation, and sexual trauma. All Rights Reserved © 2015 Committed to Freedom Music by Patricia Stotter