Summary of Holly Richmond's Reclaiming Pleasure

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

#1 Sexuality is an experience of connection. It is how we express ourselves erotically that lets us know our uniqueness is felt emotionally and physically. Sexual trauma dramatically reduces our range of expression, leaving us with fewer words, less tolerable access to touch, and more tenuous relational bonds.

#2 To begin healing from sexual trauma, you must understand it. Words like rape, assault, and abuse are often used interchangeably, but they are different experiences. To better understand your experience, you must use accurate terminology.

#3 The term survivor is used to describe the reality of what you are, whether you identify as a victim or not. It is important to explore what labels you use to describe yourself and your experience with sexual trauma, and what this says about where you are right now.

#4 To begin your recovery, you must first identify your trauma. You can do this by writing down your answers to these questions: How do you feel when you say the word victim. How do you feel when you say the word survivor. Have you identified as either in the past.

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Release date

Ebook: 12 April 2022