How to Talk to Your Family About Your Trauma (Sexual Assault, Abuse, PTSD, Etc.)

One of the hardest things I ever did was talk to my family about my sexual assault and abuse. There are so many things I wish I knew then that I know now - these are a few of them. SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:   / jobeckwith   WEBSITE http://www.letstalktrauma.com FACEBOOK   / letstalktrauma   INSTAGRAM   / letstalktrauma   TWITTER   / letstalktrauma   YOUTUBE    / jo2am   FOLLOW MY AMPUTATION JOURNEY:    / footlessjo   PLAYLISTS! Anxiety & Depression:    • Anxiety + Depression   Self Blame & Self Love:    • Self Blame & Self Love   Spirituality:    • Spirituality   Relationships After Trauma:    • Relationships After Trauma   For Supporters of Survivors:    • For Supporters   For Trauma Survivors:    • For Trauma Survivors   Interviews:    • Interviews   Current Events:    • Current Events   JOIN TRAUMA TALK'S FACEBOOK GROUP:   / 192122384753822   FOLLOW MY AMPUTATION JOURNEY:    / footlessjo   Trauma Talk exists to let you know that you are not alone - and you are not weird. This channel is a community for exploration and discussion of life in the aftermath of trauma, be it sexual assault, domestic violence, emotional/mental/spiritual abuse, natural disasters, combat, or any other type of trauma. You are welcome here - and you're never alone. DISCLAIMER: I am not a therapist but am simply speaking from my experiences as a survivor and someone who has lived with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Please seek professional help if you are concerned for your mental or physical wellness or safety.