Undergoing emotional, physical, or sexual abuse can lead to life-altering trauma. Symptoms of abuse can vary from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) to depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, and other problems. Although up to 1 in 3 Americans will experience some form of physical or emotional abuse in their lives (source: ncav.org), and more than half of Americans are survivors of sexual abuse or violence (source: rainn.org), stigma around talking about this issue remains significant. This means that besides the abuse itself, guilt or shame can add to the significant emotional burden carried by survivors.