Themes included a) permanent and generalised distrust and disconnection, b) expectation of hurt and/or of punishment, c) impact of abuse and neglect on memory, relationships, mental health, adult functioning and self-concept, d) self-protective or protective behaviour, e) slow and difficult healing, f) significant relationships with the other parent and siblings, and g) resilience. Implications of the findings of long-term and intergenerational impacts of child abuse and neglect will be discussed, including an exploration of resilience within survivors’ experiences.