Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse

In the world of recovery, there has been a shift from using the word “victim” to “survivor” when describing those who have been abused. This new label conveys strength—to empower and to embolden you as you begin the journey of recovery. While moving from victim to survivor is an important step in the healing process, it does not go far enough in framing an identity that leads to letting go of the pain of abuse and finally feeling normal.

In Beyond Surviving, author Rachel Grant, a sexual ab...