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In the last few years alone, we have seen an uptick of studies, stories, podcasts, and websites dedicated to the sole subject of SSTA. The attention to this form of childhood sexual abuse is on the rise and  illuminates societies readiness to confront this silent epidemic. 

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Revealed: the hidden crime of sibling sexual abuse

The family member most likely to sexually abuse a child in Britain is their brother or sister. Decca Aitkenhead meets the survivors speaking out after decades of silence. Contains graphic descriptions

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Sibling Sexual Abuse: The Last Taboo?

also be the most common. Livvy Haydock explores the challenges and complexities of sibling sexual abuse.

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#SiblingsToo Podcast

Nancy Morris aims to break the silence and stigma of sibling sexual abuse with real science and heartfelt stories so that society is empowered (and even compelled) to do something about it.

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When a Child Sexually Abuses a Sibling: a Mother's Story

A mom of three who discovered that one son was sexually abusing her other two shares her family’s agonizing journey with PEOPLE  

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Opening Doors: Speaking Out About Sibling Sexual Abuse

This two-year project, which ended in March 2022, was the largest Government-funded project on sibling sexual abuse to date. For more information about this groundbreaking research, go to: https://www.sarsas.org.uk/projects/sibling-sexual-abuse-project/

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Hollyoaks to explore sibling sexual abuse in Frankie and JJ story

Hollyoaks is a populare British soap opera geared toward teens.  The award-winning programme tackles such issues as rape, murder, substance abuse, psychological well being, and infidelity.

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Memoirs

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I Feel Real Guilty
by, Jane Epstien

Suffering from trauma few talk about, Epstein searches for solace in strip clubs and hotel rooms. She finds love, loses it, and loves again. Years pass before she dares to dive into the depths of her past. Only then does she begin to heal. Though nothing can restore a stolen childhood, and nothing can reclaim lost innocence, I Feel Real Guilty is more than the raw, unfiltered tale of one woman wrestling with her demons. It's a call to arms, an invitation to survivors to speak out and reclaim their power. Epstein's story shines a spotlight on the secrets of sibling sexual abuse, providing a ray of hope and strength for those still trapped in their own private darkness.

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The Invisible Key
by, Maria Socolof

An acute injury. Chronic pain. A shocking discovery. Maria Socolof, a former collegiate athlete, at age forty, ruptured a disc in her neck when she rolled over in bed. Time and conventional medicine failed to heal her. Years of debilitating pain followed. She sincerely questioned whether life in such pain was worth living. Then, through mindbody approaches and bewildering revelations, true healing finally began. Her raw chronicle attests to the impact emotional trauma can have on the body and how we can set ourselves free from the limitations of our subconscious. She went from being unable to stand for more than fifteen minutes to hiking in Alaska five years later. She shows us that one can heal, even when hope is lost.

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​SSTA AWARE is a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading awareness and normalizing the conversations surrounding Sibling Sexual Trauma and Abuse.

SSTA AWARE created an Awareness Campaign focused on young parents and college students to drive education, research, and prevention of this silent epidemic. College student are the ideal audience, as they are our next generation of mental health care partners, and professionals, while new parents need the knowledge to drive prevention in their own homes. 

We grew from the need to bring the stories of lived experts out of the shadows and into the public. Sibling sexual trauma and abuse is shrouded in shame, secrecy, and judgment, none of which help those who fall victim. Our stories uncover the prevalence, patterns, and behaviors that drive research, education, recovery, and prevention. Our stories connect us and offer hope to those still hiding in the shadows. 

If you would like to request a visit, want more information about our mission, and/or join our cause, please contact us in the space provided below. 

*SSTA AWARE does not offer medical, legal, mental health, or crisis services.  All correspondences are private.








 
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