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Tag: Sexual Abuse

August 2, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

Beads on a Necklace: A Story Collective, a guest post by Kimberly Behre Kenna

Jett’s story grew from my wonderings of how my life would’ve been different if I’d had access to age-appropriate books featuring characters who had survived trauma. I might not have felt so alone or ashamed. I might not have waited decades to tell my secret.

July 21, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: Ever Since by Alena Bruzas

For those who can take the heaps and heaps of pain and trauma laid out here, they will find a devastating book beautifully written, an empowering book about speaking your truth, about solidarity, friendship, and about hope in even the very worst of times.

January 12, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: #MeToo and You: Everything You Need To Know About Consent, Boundaries, and More by Halley Bondy

A recommended resource to jump-start difficult conversations.

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A hopeful, beautifully written, deeply affecting story of what we endure and overcome in the journey to become ourselves.

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April 2, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor

When queer, bigender Alexis/Aleks moves into a rectory with their aunt and uncle, they overhear a horrific confession that forces them to action.

Writing with a Trigger Warning, a guest post by Victoria Lee

February 28, 2019 by Amanda MacGregor

Author Victoria Lee joins us to talk about sexual abuse, mental health, survivorship, and the importance of feeling seen.

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Book Review: Starfish by Akemi Dawn Bowman

September 26, 2017 by Amanda MacGregor

Publisher’s description A gorgeous and emotionally resonant debut novel about a half-Japanese teen who grapples with social anxiety and her narcissist mother in the wake of a crushing rejection from art school. Kiko Himura has always had a hard time saying exactly what she’s thinking. With a mother who makes her feel unremarkable and a […]

Book Review: Wired Man and Other Freaks of Nature by Sashi Kaufman

September 1, 2016 by Amanda MacGregor

Publisher’s description Ben Wireman is partially deaf and completely insecure. The only two things that make him feel normal are being a soccer goalie and hanging out with his best friend, Tyler Nuson. Tyler is the golden boy, worshiped by girls and guys alike, and he no longer seems interested in Ben. Without Tyler, Ben […]

#MHYALit: You Won’t Find Girl Interrupted’s Angelina Jolie But At Least You’ll Be Safe! Why Being Hospitalized for Mental Health Issues Isn’t a Bad Thing, a guest post by Ami Allen-Vath

March 15, 2016 by Amanda MacGregor

Today author Ami Allen-Vath shares her experiences with suicidal ideation, depression, hospitalization, and more. We continue to be so honored and proud to share these honest, vulnerable posts. Visit the #MHYALit hub to see all of the posts in this series.    When I was in eleventh grade, I wrote a letter to my family and […]

Why We Need Abuse and Sexual Violence/Abuse in LGBTQIA YA, a guest post by Sarah Benwell

August 10, 2015 by Amanda MacGregor

by Sarah Benwell (@SWritesBooks) A lot of people really dislike abuse/ sexual violence in YA, and moreso in LGBTQIA narratives. But I want to argue for its place. I have complex feelings about it. I think it needs to be done right. But I do think it needs to be done. I get it. I […]

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