By Becky Carleton

I was able to heal from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse by writing a blog about my experiences. What was once a shameful secret became something that empowered me to connect with other people who read my blog and shared their #metoo stories with me. Writing, and sharing what I've written with others, has helped my mental health far more than any costly long-term psychotherapy, and it has taught me that I am not alone in the world.