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Do You Feel Stuck In Shame

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Are you struggling to open up about your experience or even take the first step toward healing? You’re not alone.

In this short expert video, Emilia explores why many survivors of childhood sexual abuse feel blocked when it comes to seeking help. Whether it’s shame, fear of judgment, or the belief that healing might make things worse before it gets better. These feelings are deeply valid, and they often stand in the way of reaching out.

 

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Emilia Pacholec is psychotherapist based in Toronto. She began her career working with patients experiencing Borderline Personality Disorder and later focused on adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. She brings an evidence-based approach along with a down-to-earth understanding of the complexities of trauma.