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Any support agencies for siblings of child sex abuse?
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I know there are a lot of resources for the actual victims of CSA, but I feel like the siblings are often the forgotten victims. I’m just not sure where to turn or is there is anyone specialising in this?
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Thank you for sharing here. We know it isn't easy to share this, but please know that you're in a really safe space for doing so here, with a lovely community of kind and understanding people.
It sounds like it's really having an impact on how you're feeling day to day, so please know that there’s always someone here for you to talk it through with. The Beyond Blue counsellors are available 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 or online, here.
We’re sure we’ll hear from our lovely, supportive community soon. In the meantime, here’s a few things you might like to look at:
- Blue Knot’s advice on self-care for survivors of trauma and abuse
- It's really important to be kind to yourself through this, so there's some tips for practicing self-care here.
Kind regards,
Sophie M
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Hello Renzie, & welcome to the forum.
I'm sorry I don't know of any specific places set up for siblings, or any other caring family & friends of people who have been sexually abused. It would be marvellous to have some.
I'm so glad you are supporting your sibling, knowing how it may get rough. As Sophie_M has indicated, there are many suggestions, many ideas people have for self-care, even a section for people supporting families & friends.
It's really late now; I need to be getting to sleep to get up early enough for an appointment. I'll get back to you soon as I can, but that might not be until Friday. (I get so tired, need more time to rest.) That's something good for everyone: when your are tired, rest/take a break...😸
& please feel free to talk on any thread you see that interests you. Thinking & talking more about caring for someone, in general, can be very helpful, too, I suggest.
Warmly,
mmMekitty