A safe and trusting environment is the first step toward beginning the healing process and journey to recovering ones self. We are a group of individuals who are here for friendship, support, sharing and healing. Whether verbal, physical, sexual or emotional, if you have ever experienced abuse or know someone who has, you know the lasting effects it can have on ones life. If you are a survivor of abuse or neglect, or are a supporter of a survivor, you have come to the right place. You are we …
"It's No Laughing Matter. . .. . .." One out of every two girls and one out of every seven boys are sexually abused between the ages of 8-12. In most cases, the effects of the abuse will not emerge until today's Child Victims grow up to be tomorrow's Adult Survivors! We are an Adult Survivor support group here to help spread the awareness about Child Sexual Abuse, Parent to Child Sex Education, and to improve the lives of our Survivors via social outings, creative self esteem building activities …
We meet in friendship, support, and sharing to help each other with the long-term effects of abuse or other trauma. Trauma can be, and often is, very isolating for those who experience it. We hope to provide a forum in which you can start feeling just 1% less isolated. We are a general support group for anyone living with the consequences of trauma (interpersonal, natural disaster, military, child abuse). Our discussions focus on how our traumas affect our CURRENT lives - whether in terms of rel …
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This is a social action group for people who are interested in creating change for survivors of rape and sexual assault. The group was created by two social work graduate students as part of their coursework in empowering communities for change. The purpose of the group is to focus on sharing why survivors of rape and sexual assault decide to stay silent and use this information as a catalyst for change. The group’s main focus will be on action and creating change. Although discussion of the iss …
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This Meetup Group is for RAINN hotline volunteers in the DC area. If you'd like to contact a trained volunteer please visit RAINN's website here: http://www.rainn.org/ or contact the hotline by phone here: 800.656.HOPE RAINN provides support for sexual assault victims and their loved ones through two hotlines at 800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org. Whether you are more comfortable on the telephone or online, RAINN has services that can guide you in your recovery. The National Sex …
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Are you ready to get inspired? Are you ready to go shopping and update your wardrobe without breaking the bank? Don't shop!!! SWAP! At our "Swap Til' You Drop' Clothing Swap Events you can meet with locals to swap the cool clothes you no longer want or need. Our events are free! Just bring a potluck dish and all of your clothing, shoes and accessories you have! You can shop/swap for all the items that you want! No limit;) Are you a Recessionista Fashionista? Let's not allow our economy to get …
SHE CAN SHOOT© has become the largest firearms female only group on the East Coast. Currently, we have chapters in Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. In the next few months a chapter will be in the VA Hampton Roads area. SHE CAN SHOOT© is a group committed to offering support to women who are interested in developing or enhancing their shooting proficiency as well as self-defense skills without feeling intimidated and being judged. We are also a group of …
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