Author: Feranmi
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WHY A CHILD MAY STAY SILENT ABOUT SEXUAL ABUSE
There are many things children tell and want to tell. However, what their young brain finds hard to comprehend is when an unusual thing happens to them and they have have no idea what to do. Of course, while their first instinct is to report to their parents or a guardian or an adult they…
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Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: 6 Proactive Steps
Let’s address something for this week’s blog: child sexual abuse and ways in preventing it. I think, sometimes, we forget or choose to forget children struggle with situations that are bigger than them. Child Sexual Abuse being one of the struggles. Did you know? The experiences a person goes through at a young age tend…
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ARE YOUR PARENTS AFFECTING YOUR SELF-ESTEEM?
If you are wondering how your parents could be affecting your self-esteem, you are in for a ride. Stay with us. Growing up, I was the socially awkward type who avoided public attention. Despite this, I was even more awkward and uncomfortable with my parents. I’d rather be embarrassed publicly than be embarrassed in front…
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WHY DO PEOPLE PRACTICE FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)?
Did you know that February 6th was the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation? If you’re wondering why do people would practice Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the first place, you are not alone. I mean what kind of people practice it anyways? Sadly, Female Genital Mutilation is still a thing. The…
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HOW MANY PEOPLE UNKNOWINGLY FALL INTO PORNOGRAPHY AND MASTURBATION
What if I told you that you could be into pornography and masturbation without realizing it? I know that sounds crazy!, but stay with me on this true story. It reminds me of how many people unknowingly fall into pornography and masturbation. Read and search yourself! In my penultimate year in high school, or secondary…
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HOW TO SUPPORT SUICIDE LOSS SURVIVORS
It is very important we share with you, how to support suicide loss survivors. Who is a suicide loss survivor? But first, quick share from Anita! I used to be suicidal, VERY suicidal. One of my first write-ups on loudsilences was on ‘the day I died’. After I made the switch from depression and suicide…
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ISSUES MEN FACE THAT THEY DON’T TALK ABOUT
There are lots of issues men face that they don’t talk about, and it all starts with this- “Be a man.”! But what exactly does it mean to be a man? Society has set standards for how men should behave and respond in certain situations. Many of these standards are based on misguided arguments about…
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3 WAYS TO CELEBRATE YOURSELF ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD! Yes, in our world it is not over. In fact, every day should be girl child day! This post highlights 3 WAYS TO CELEBRATE YOURSELF ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD. You may just be finding out that October 11th (yesterday) was the International Day of…
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THE 4-STEP PROCESS FOR HEALING FROM SEXUAL ABUSE TRAUMA
Are you confused about how you can heal from the trauma of a sexual abuse experience? If I had to pick THE 4-step process for healing from sexual abuse trauma, from among many others, these would be IT. Healing from sexual abuse and assault trauma can be painful and take a lot of time. But…
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THE MAIN CAUSE OF SEXUAL VICES & MISBEHAVIOURS
Ever wondered what the main cause of sexual vices and misbehaviours are? Sit tight, I’m about to share with you my true life experience. When I was a kid, there was a popular TV drama I loved watching; Super Story. It was a family TV drama that most Nigerian families looked forward to on Thursday…
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DANGERS OF DEALING WITH SEXUAL ABUSE TRAUMA IN SILENCE
IT’S no secret that sexual abuse usually causes trauma in its victims. And there are dangers in dealing with sexual abuse trauma in silence and alone. Sexual abuse victims have to deal with painful, and sometimes, conflicted feelings during and after the abuse. At a point like this, they need help from a family member, a…