Male Survivor Therapy

07/30/2025

You are not defined by what was done to you. It's easy to feel broken after trauma, but you are not. You are a whole person who has been wounded, and wounds can heal. The pain is a reflection of your experience, not the definition of your identity.

Begin the work of healing and reclaiming your life. Help is available at www.malesurvivortherapy.com
C. Allen Ruyle, LCSW

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https://youtu.be/MVZn-13KS3s

07/28/2025

Your story has power, whether you speak it or not. There is no pressure to share your experience with anyone until you are ready. Your truth is valid and real on its own. If and when you do choose to speak, you deserve to be heard, believed, and supported.

Your story is safe. To learn more, visit www.malesurvivortherapy.com
C. Allen Ruyle, LCSW

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https://youtu.be/MVZn-13KS3s

07/25/2025

"It's time to let yourself feel. Anger, sadness, and confusion are not dangerous emotions to be suppressed. They are messengers trying to tell you what needs healing. Learning to listen to them without judgment is a powerful part of recovery.

Learn healthy ways to unpack what you've been carrying. Find out how at www.malesurvivortherapy.com
C. Allen Ruyle, LCSW

Watch the whole video here:
https://youtu.be/MVZn-13KS3s

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07/23/2025

Asking for help is not a weakness; it's a strategy. Choosing therapy means you are choosing yourself. It's a courageous decision to find a dedicated, confidential space to process what happened with a professional who can guide you. It's an act of strength.

Take a courageous step. Learn about trauma-informed therapy at www.malesurvivortherapy.com
C. Allen Ruyle, LCSW

Watch the whole video here:
https://youtu.be/MVZn-13KS3s

07/21/2025

Healing isn't a race to a finish line. Some days you'll feel progress, and other days you'll feel stuck. This is the rhythm of recovery. Be patient with the process and honor your own pace. Every step, no matter how small, is a step forward.

You don't have to navigate the path alone. Find a guide at www.malesurvivortherapy.com
C. Allen Ruyle, LCSW

Watch the whole video here:
https://youtu.be/MVZn-13KS3s

07/18/2025

It's okay if intimacy feels complicated right now. Trauma can create a rift between you and your own body, making closeness feel unsafe. Whether you're avoiding s*x, feeling triggered, or just confused, this is an understandable part of the healing process.

It's possible to rebuild a relationship with your body. Start at www.malesurvivortherapy.com
C. Allen Ruyle, LCSW

Watch the whole video here:
https://youtu.be/MVZn-13KS3s

07/16/2025

Not all wounds are visible. Abuse doesn't always look like a fight. It can be quiet manipulation, coercion, or a violation of trust that leaves you confused. If it didn't feel right, your feelings are valid. You don't need bruises to prove your pain.

Your experience is valid. Get the support you deserve at www.malesurvivortherapy.com
C. Allen Ruyle, LCSW

Watch the whole video here:
https://youtu.be/MVZn-13KS3s

07/14/2025

"True masculinity includes the courage to be vulnerable. The myth that ""real men"" can't be victims is one of the most damaging lies a survivor can face. Your strength isn't measured by invulnerability, but by your courage to face what happened and heal.

Embrace the strength it takes to heal. Visit www.malesurvivortherapy.com
C. Allen Ruyle, LCSW

Watch the whole video here:
https://youtu.be/MVZn-13KS3s

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07/11/2025

"The aftershocks of trauma are not just ""in your head."" If you feel on edge, disconnected, or numb, your body is responding exactly as it was wired to in order to survive. These are not character flaws; they are biological responses that can be understood and healed.

Discover how to work with your body's responses at www.malesurvivortherapy.com
C. Allen Ruyle, LCSW

Watch the whole video here:
https://youtu.be/MVZn-13KS3s

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07/09/2025

"Let's set the record straight about blame. Shame is a tool abusers use to maintain control, and it often lingers for years. Releasing that unwarranted guilt is a powerful step in healing. Remember: the responsibility is theirs, not yours.

Learn to unpack the burden of shame at www.malesurvivortherapy.com
C. Allen Ruyle, LCSW

Watch the whole video here:
https://youtu.be/MVZn-13KS3s

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07/07/2025

"Feeling isolated after trauma is a heavy burden. The belief that you are the only man to have gone through this is a myth created by silence and shame. You are part of a vast community, and your experience is valid.

For support and resources, visit www.malesurvivortherapy.com
C. Allen Ruyle, LCSW

Watch the whole video here:
https://youtu.be/MVZn-13KS3s

"

07/03/2025

Yet another diocese shows its true priority by filing bankruptcy to protect its assets rather than caring for those it has traumatized.

The Diocese of Fresno has announced that it is officially filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.