
The Blog
On the Trees of Hope blog, you will find prevention advice, tips, stories of hope, and encouragement for survivors.
HEARTS Wide Open—The Battle We Must Wage
As guardians, we must live with our eyes wide open. But there’s more needed. We must also live with our hearts wide open. Relationships are everything. Yet we live in a culture where many adults are more preoccupied with pursuing selfish gain and prioritizing self-care, only to watch children suffer from the lack of our presence
Shattering the Blame: Why Clothing Doesn’t Cause Sexual Assault
Debunk the harmful myth that clothing choices cause sexual assault with a clear, compassionate look at victim blaming.
Reclaiming Your Voice: The Power Of Telling Your Story
How sharing your story after sexual abuse can be a powerful step toward healing, freedom, and reclaiming your voice.
Eyes Wide Open —The Battle We Must Wage
Child sex trafficking is happening right here in our communities. At Trees of Hope, we’re fighting for healing, prevention, and protection. With eyes wide open and hearts rooted in Christ, we must stay alert, speak up, and protect every child. This is our battle—join us.
When Love Hurts: Finding Healing Through Healthy Boundaries
Healing begins with boundaries. When love hurts, setting healthy boundaries allows us to protect our hearts, honor God, and find the peace we need to heal.
Numbing No More: Stop Numbing Out- A Guide to Actually Feel Your Feelings
To heal, we must feel. Numbing and avoiding difficult emotions make them persist. Discover how to stop running from pain and instead lean into God.
How Shame Affects the Survivor
Shame has a profound impact on survivors of sexual abuse. It can affect the mind, body, and soul. Shame is a profoundly isolating emotion that undermines self-worth. Trees of Hope provides actionable steps to break free from shame and foster personal transformation through grace, vulnerability, and community.
What Parents Should Know About Teenagers and Pornography
With explicit content readily accessible, parents must understand its impact on teenagers' brains and relationships while setting boundaries and encouraging honest conversations.
Tactics Groomers Use to Exploit Children
Groomers manipulate and exploit children in various ways. Parents must stay alert and maintain a healthy level of caution with the adults interacting with their children.
How Sexual Abuse Affects Your Relationship with God
Survivors of sexual abuse may feel forsaken, but they are not forgotten. Hope and healing are possible, and God wants to restore the trust that has been lost.
The Neurobiology of Sexual Trauma | Understanding the Brain’s Response and Pathways to Healing
Sexual trauma has a profound impact on the brain’s function and responses. Understanding these responses is an essential step in healing.
Addressing Puberty with Your Pre-Teen
Parents must approach the subject of puberty with their pre-teen in a way that shows empathy and nurtures trust.
Church Authority vs. Biblical Authority: How and When to Report Abuse
Survivors of sexual abuse often face immense challenges in reporting their experiences, especially when the perpetrator holds a position of spiritual authority within the church.
Teaching Your Teens Situational Awareness
Cultivating situational awareness is one of the best ways to empower your teen as they navigate a changing world.
Encouragement for Parents: Your Influence Matters
Be encouraged, parents! Your influence holds the greatest power to shape your child's heart and mind.
A Guide to Setting Boundaries for Sexual Abuse Survivors
Establishing boundaries is an important step in healing for sexual abuse survivors. This practical guide can help you start setting healthy limits.
Protecting Children Online: Safeguarding Against Risks in Apps and Chatrooms
Apps provide children with numerous opportunities for learning, socializing, and entertainment, but they also harbor many potential dangers.
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Addressing and preventing sexual harassment is not just a legal requirement for employers, but also a moral necessity to cultivate a safe, healthy, and productive work setting.
Sexual Abuse and the Church
Churches should be a sanctuary for those healing from trauma, yet survivors of sexual abuse often feel ignored or disbelieved when they bravely share their stories with leaders or counselors.
How Parents Can Prevent Their Child from Being Exploited Online
To protect children from online exploitation, a multi-pronged approach is needed, including educating children and parents, open communication, monitoring online activity, and implementing robust safety measures.