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Mike Lew

Mike Lew is the author of Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse. 

Events with Mike Lew

A person stands on top of a mountain with their arms outstretched. Allies in Recovery: A Weekend Workshop for Sexual Abuse Survivors and their Partners
April 25 - 27, 2025

It is required that all participants be fully vaccinated. The long-term and often painful process of recovery from sexual abuse has profound effects on relationships. Partners and survivors experience a parallel process of understanding the nature of abuse, its effects on the survivor and the couple, and the requirements of healing. Lack of information and understanding on both sides cause great strain on the couple. This weekend workshop is designed for couples where one or both of the partners is a non-offending survivor of sexual child abuse, rape, physical violence, emotional abuse and/or neglect. It is open to heterosexual, gay,…

A person is shown from far away, standing on top of a rocky hill, with their arms raised triumphantly. Leaping Upon the Mountain
August 15 - 17, 2025

The leaders are asking that all participants be fully vaccinated. Double and limited single rooms are available. This weekend workshop is for non-offending adult male survivors of sexual child abuse, rape, physical violence, emotional abuse and/or neglect. Our goal is to offer a safe, encouraging environment of healing. The weekend will provide a variety of healing activities, including the sharing of stories, writing exercises, anger work and other emotional expressions, small group discussion, relaxation and yes, even fun. This event is for men who are actively engaged in recovery work; it is not a substitute for therapy. A letter of…