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This is a space where survivors of trauma and abuse share their stories alongside supportive allies. These stories remind us that hope exists even in dark times. You are never alone in your experience. Healing is possible for everyone.
You are stronger than you think you are. You are more resilient and tenacious than you could ever imagine. You are your own hero and will be the queen of your own destiny. Never give up... and remember self love and self care are the foundation of self preservation.
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What happened to you is not on you, it's on them. It's a part of your story but it is not your whole story. You are stronger than you think you are.
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Hope comes from late Old English hopa "confidence in the future,". I would reframe that to having confidence in yourself. HOPE can be dangerous and you can hope for change, hope for better but YOU ARE ENOUGH as you are and if you are hoping for better then believe you can do it. Be kind to yourself and put one foot in-front of the other.
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My husband is abuse emotionally, physically and financially. He threatens to kill me if I leave him. I have tried to engage his family but they keep defending him. Everyday is a blessing that I am still alive.
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Hope is keeping the faith for a better day, knowing the advocates will help you every step of your Freedom Journey.
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My hope to any survivor is that you don’t feel alone, that you recognize that healing is a process that doesn’t have a set time frame. Don't give up.
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Healing to me is sharing my story, helping others, protecting my children and moving on in peace.
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I believe you. What’s happening to you is not your fault and you don’t have to live like this.
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I find my hope in my children and my happiness now that I am free of him.
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I am still working to be healed. I'm want to be listened to, I want to be believed, I want to be free from abuse and I want my child to be safe and free from abuse.
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Hope is just around the corner. My dad always tells me, “Don’t stop trying, you might be just about to reach your goal.” Life is a roller coaster right? Always remember that when there is bad, there will be good again.
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I found someone amazing. In places I didn’t expect. I found my peace. Chase your peace.
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I would love to be able to move on. Ever since what happened I haven’t been able to put myself out there for someone to date again. I am too scared that something like that will happen again
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I can now honestly say that hand on heart I am at peace with myself. I feel so calm. I am not angry or frustrated. I am at one with the universe. I believe everything happens for a reason. My reason is so that I can now speak out and help others.
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I believe our stories can change the world. And my experience of domestic violence is not unique. My story is many women’s stories, and many women can’t speak their stories. By sharing mine, I hope to inspire more women to come forward and share theirs. So, I’m calling on all survivors to come together and unite. It’s time to speak up.
Report
This is a space where survivors of trauma and abuse share their stories alongside supportive allies. These stories remind us that hope exists even in dark times. You are never alone in your experience. Healing is possible for everyone.
Healing to me is sharing my story, helping others, protecting my children and moving on in peace.
Report
I believe you. What’s happening to you is not your fault and you don’t have to live like this.
Report
Hope is just around the corner. My dad always tells me, “Don’t stop trying, you might be just about to reach your goal.” Life is a roller coaster right? Always remember that when there is bad, there will be good again.
Report
I found someone amazing. In places I didn’t expect. I found my peace. Chase your peace.
Report
I can now honestly say that hand on heart I am at peace with myself. I feel so calm. I am not angry or frustrated. I am at one with the universe. I believe everything happens for a reason. My reason is so that I can now speak out and help others.
Report
I believe our stories can change the world. And my experience of domestic violence is not unique. My story is many women’s stories, and many women can’t speak their stories. By sharing mine, I hope to inspire more women to come forward and share theirs. So, I’m calling on all survivors to come together and unite. It’s time to speak up.
Report
Hope comes from late Old English hopa "confidence in the future,". I would reframe that to having confidence in yourself. HOPE can be dangerous and you can hope for change, hope for better but YOU ARE ENOUGH as you are and if you are hoping for better then believe you can do it. Be kind to yourself and put one foot in-front of the other.
Report
I would love to be able to move on. Ever since what happened I haven’t been able to put myself out there for someone to date again. I am too scared that something like that will happen again
Report
You are stronger than you think you are. You are more resilient and tenacious than you could ever imagine. You are your own hero and will be the queen of your own destiny. Never give up... and remember self love and self care are the foundation of self preservation.
Report
What happened to you is not on you, it's on them. It's a part of your story but it is not your whole story. You are stronger than you think you are.
Report
My husband is abuse emotionally, physically and financially. He threatens to kill me if I leave him. I have tried to engage his family but they keep defending him. Everyday is a blessing that I am still alive.
Report
Hope is keeping the faith for a better day, knowing the advocates will help you every step of your Freedom Journey.
Report
My hope to any survivor is that you don’t feel alone, that you recognize that healing is a process that doesn’t have a set time frame. Don't give up.
Report
I find my hope in my children and my happiness now that I am free of him.
Report
I am still working to be healed. I'm want to be listened to, I want to be believed, I want to be free from abuse and I want my child to be safe and free from abuse.
Report
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Grounding activity
Find a comfortable place to sit. Gently close your eyes and take a couple of deep breaths - in through your nose (count to 3), out through your mouth (count of 3). Now open your eyes and look around you. Name the following out loud:
5 – things you can see (you can look within the room and out of the window)
4 – things you can feel (what is in front of you that you can touch?)
3 – things you can hear
2 – things you can smell
1 – thing you like about yourself.
Take a deep breath to end.
From where you are sitting, look around for things that have a texture or are nice or interesting to look at.
Hold an object in your hand and bring your full focus to it. Look at where shadows fall on parts of it or maybe where there are shapes that form within the object. Feel how heavy or light it is in your hand and what the surface texture feels like under your fingers (This can also be done with a pet if you have one).
Take a deep breath to end.
Ask yourself the following questions and answer them out loud:
1. Where am I?
2. What day of the week is today?
3. What is today’s date?
4. What is the current month?
5. What is the current year?
6. How old am I?
7. What season is it?
Take a deep breath to end.
Put your right hand palm down on your left shoulder. Put your left hand palm down on your right shoulder. Choose a sentence that will strengthen you. For example: “I am powerful.” Say the sentence out loud first and pat your right hand on your left shoulder, then your left hand on your right shoulder.
Alternate the patting. Do ten pats altogether, five on each side, each time repeating your sentences aloud.
Take a deep breath to end.
Cross your arms in front of you and draw them towards your chest. With your right hand, hold your left upper arm. With your left hand, hold your right upper arm. Squeeze gently, and pull your arms inwards. Hold the squeeze for a little while, finding the right amount of squeeze for you in this moment. Hold the tension and release. Then squeeze for a little while again and release. Stay like that for a moment.
Take a deep breath to end.