In terms of self-nurture and to that end getting in touch with one's own chosen vehicle of spirituality or spiritual expression will open up many parts or aspects of life that have been for so long lost to the survivor prior to healing. We, as survivors must also affirm our right to healing. The use of positive self-affirmations, which is a cognitive approach that enables growth, change and healing can be very beneficial. Affirmations such as,'I am worthy', 'I am deserve to feel good about myself' are a couple of examples of affirtmations. The final point to be made in terms of Healing the Sexual Assault Wound is that it is so possible to do so.
Healing does take time.
For many it takes a lot of hard work in therapy. The wounded little children inside of us deserve as do we, the adults of today to be as fully functioning as emotionally and sexually experiential as we wish to be. Your hearts know in silence the secrets of the days and the nights.