you don’t have to walk this road alone.

You are not alone. You are worthy of hope and healing. Talk to someone. Take control of your story, and unleash your true power. This resources page is home to some non-profits and organizations that are tackling the issue on the ground. I highly encourage any male survivor to check them out. 

MaleSurvivor is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting men who have experienced sexual assault and/or abuse. For over 26 years it has provided a judgment-free healing community for tens of thousands of survivors from more than 200 countries. Offering online support forums, 24/7 chat, in-person events, and educational resources, MaleSurvivor empowers men at every stage of their recovery. With over 17,000 registered members worldwide, the organization is funded primarily by donations and focuses on preventing and healing sexual victimization through support, education, and advocacy. Back in 2022, I found myself browsing the MaleSurvivor forums in-between therapy sessions as I worked towards disclosing the abuse to my parents. I found a community of dudes just like me, which really helped my overall healing process. I encourage you,dear reader, to check them out.

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First Responders Support, LLC is dedicated to providing mental health services to first responders—firefighters, police, EMS, dispatchers, and healthcare workers—who face daily exposure to trauma and critical incidents. Their mission is to support those who serve our communities by offering counseling, trauma therapy through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and education to promote healing and resilience.

EMDR Therapy is an eight-phase treatment designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. By using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, EMDR helps unlock "stuck" memories, allowing first responders to address professional trauma and regain emotional health. Their goal is to equip first responders with tools for ongoing self-care and to thrive in their challenging careers.

Confidential, Private-Pay Services: They offer personalized, confidential support at an hourly rate, payable by cash or credit card. Reduced fees are available—please contact them directly if cost is a barrier to healing. Your healing is their priority.

About Kerrie Murphy, LMSW: With over 20 years as a social worker, Kerrie brings extensive experience in emergency services and trauma therapy. Trained in EMDR and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), she serves on the Mid-West Michigan CISM team. As the daughter of a firefighter and sister to a late firefighter, Kerrie offers deep understanding and compassion to the first responder community.

My story with First Responders Support, LLC: I met Kerrie via some employee resources not long after I had started working for the U.S. Department of State (D0S). Part of the struggle, for me, was I didn’t want to jeopardize being able to serve. But I knew I needed to unpack a lot of traumas after spending a decade in varying civil service capacities (fire, corrections, public safety, fed.). Kerrie really made a difference in my life as my therapist, and I think there is some great utility in EMDR therapy.

If you currently live in Michigan and are currently in the U.S. military, a veteran, a current first responder, or a former first responder; seriously, click the link and get a consultation. I am one of many who benefited from First Responders Support, LLC., and I cannot recommend them enough.

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Full-Disclosure:

The resources located on this page have not paid me to list them. I’m not in a financial agreement with any of them. These are orgs, people, and non-profits I believe in or have been personally impacted by. At the end of the day, my story is not a cure-all and I’m not a credentialed expert yet. The resources listed here are ones I wish to signal boost due to my belief in them. So, if you want to support the Mission, check them out. If you’re a survivor who’s made it this far, I applaud you, maintain that courage as you walk the Path. Not one human being can complete the Mission alone. It takes every last one of us.