This time, we’re exploring “SPACES” - physical, emotional, interpersonal, geopolitical! For a survivor of CSA, occupying spaces can bring up a lot from the past. Especially when these spaces seem to replicate the same structures of power, control, surveillance, hero-worshipping, that perpetuate abuse, including our own. In this month’s meet-up, let’s talk about how fellow survivors have been navigating different SPACES and perhaps takeaway some hope for our surviving souls, as it interacts with structures of power, hegemonies, and feelings of “trying to fit in”, “not feeling belonged”, “loneliness”, and a desire for one’s tribe & community 🌸

FAQs

1. What is ASHA Against CSA (Child Sexual Abuse Survivors Support Group) about?

ASHA Meet-ups is a peer-support sanctuary for the adult survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) and their allies. This space is created by survivors, for the survivors.

We host monthly meet-ups and explore different themes, patterns, coping mechanisms and life-strategies that we have adopted as the adult survivors of CSA. Through our meet-ups, we are lifting up the veil of stigma and shame, creating a growing community of survivors and allies.

2. How does one sign up? What’s the coordination process like?

We meet every month on a Sunday. The updates regarding the upcoming meet-up are available on our social media profiles, e-mails to the participants who have filled the meet-up registration forms, and WhatsApp updates, should a participant opt for it.

There is a Google form link for the participants to register. We communicate further details via e-mail, Insta DMs, WhatsApp & Facebook Messenger.

Facilitator Bio:

The facilitator’s role starts with planning the meet-up. This includes coming up with a theme that would connect with the audience and promoting the meet-up on social media channels, e-mails etc. During the meet-up, the facilitator moderates the discussion, in line with the guidelines and the monthly theme. It is their responsibility to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone and ensure that people from different backgroungs, sexualities & genders, feel safe and respected to talk about their experiences as a survivor of child sexual abuse. Through the questions, it is the facilitator’s responsibility to keep the conversation running towards self-reflective and insightful shares without rushing the participants through the process. Following the meet-up, the facilitator(s) also encourages the participants to reach out, should they feel like talking about their feelings around the meet-up or after.

More Information:

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