Bearing in mind that research
( and more research is needed) suggests that unresolved
sexual abuse during childhood is a major causal factor of
depression, addictions and personal issues
since I began my recovery in 1999
I asked two questions:
1. Where are the twelve steps of recovery?
there were none.
As a Local Pastor at Homebush Bay I prayerfully developed a basic recovery programme.
2. Why are there not more resources being put into recovery from Child Sexual Abuse?
The community rightly demands adequate Child Protection Policies and Procedures
and O H and S rightly requires a working environment free from sexual harassment or sexual abuse.
I regularly make submissions to strengthen both.
But where are the services for survivors in Sydney?
The major hospitals in Sydney have sexual assult counsellors at home on call overnight for emergencies,
deemed to be emergencies by Triange.
But what of the needs of thousands of survivors who need to talk during the night?
Sexual assault is not a matter for Lifeline as trauma informed as they are
Sexual Assault Counselling should be a University Masters Degree.
NSW needs a Call Centre manned by trained male and female sexual assult counsellors 24 / 7
on a 1800 number.
where survivors have a choice of male or female counsellors.
I have broken the shame and pain of the sexual abuse I was subjected to in my early childhood. It's taken me an enormous effort but I believe by standing up for survivors,
especially male survivors I can make it easier for other male survivors and to help increase the awareness in the community that boys do get sexually abused
and it's impact is real and serious
and that it needs to be acknowledged and worked through.
Recovery is conceivably possable though not always fully achievable.
for many survival is the goal just improving daily routine.
male survivors are welcome to email me
gg@grahamguy.com
As a Local Pastor at Homebush Bay I prayerfully developed a basic recovery programme.
2. Why are there not more resources being put into recovery from Child Sexual Abuse?
The community rightly demands adequate Child Protection Policies and Procedures
and O H and S rightly requires a working environment free from sexual harassment or sexual abuse.
I have broken the shame and pain of the sexual abuse I was subjected to in my early childhood.
It's taken me an enormous effort but I believe by standing up for survivors,
especially male survivors I can make it easier for other male survivors
and to help increase the awareness in the community that boys do get sexually abused
it's impact is real and serious
and that it needs to be acknowledged and worked through.
Recovery is conceivably possable though not always fully achievable.
for many survival is the goal just improving daily routine.
male survivors are welcome to email me
gg@grahamguy.com
For over ten years I have been advocating
a 1800 free call 24/7 Phone line for adult survivors
of Child Sexual Abuse
- manned by male and sexual assult councellors
- for male and female survivors
During this time there has been more funding for existing and new services.
there is a listing on the archieved site for
the Royal Commission into institutional responss to child sexual abuse
As a Pastor at Homebush Bay in 1999
I set up a Christian Ministry Line for Ministry during the 2000 Games.
I later wrote up a text version of Menu 8 of the Ministry Line
which has several steps of recovery for Adult survivors
of Child Sexual Abuse
I am an adult survivor of sexual abuse
. Click here (Adults only) to read My Story
warning - my story is very confrunting and may be destressing.
hence I have included positive aspects of faith as a balance.
Being a survivor is a challenge I have faced with God's help.
My identity is that I am a Christian, a follower of Christ
seeking to find answers to life's problems
and to encourage and challenge.
the disclosures of the dark side of many religous institutions
has disilusioned many.
I try to be a reformer
to ask questions
and to prayerfully logically systematically look for answers.