0
Members
0
Views
0
Reactions
0
Stories read
For immediate help, visit {{resource}}
Made with in Raleigh, NC
Read our Community Guidelines, Privacy Policy, and Terms
Have feedback? Send it to us
Sort by
Curated
Newest
Format
Narrative
Artwork
I was...
The person who harmed me was a...
I identify as...
My sexual orientation is...
I identify as...
I was...
When this occurred I also experienced...
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.
Report
Healing to me is to stop punishing and sabotaging myself. To get to the point where I feel like I’m worthy of good things.
Report
You are worthy of unconditional love.
Dear reader, the following message contains explicit use of homophobic, racist, sexist, or other derogatory language that may be distressing and offensive.
Report
Healing is a long process, like a ball of yarn that can get tangled here and there. But it is so worth it. My friends and family can smile knowing that I'm dancing in my kitchen at midnight, cooking and listening to my favorite songs with the biggest smile on my face. There is hope, please know that.
Report
You are capable. You are strong enough. You deserve healthy love.
Report
It is not your fault. You are strong and capable. Love does not hurt.
Report
To me Healing means working through the darkest parts of yourself and coming out stronger on the other side.
Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
Report
Healing is a very simple word for a very complex process. Be gentle with letting the fog lift, and letting the light shine on what you tried to hide. It's worth it to come out on the other side a changed person. A healthy, boundary setting, healed version of yourself that deserves the world.
Report
Three beautiful kids later, three houses later, and 10 years later, I finally had the courage to leave.
Report
Healing is a breath of fresh air I am able to breath I can laugh I can act silly with my kids and now my granddaughter I have my life back I did get my GED certificate I am married to a wonderful man who is 14 yrs older than I am and the best part he's sober I wear makeup I dress the way I want to I have a relationship with my parents...God saved me he heard my cries for help and I am alive and free and happy Again most importantly I am alive and free
Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
Report
I need to reach out i hope to heal from this. my goal is to get him locked up before this happens again. my hope is to ask god to guide me.
Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
Report
Healing to me, is watching my daughter grow up and not witness what would have happened to my life (and hers) had I stayed. Knowing that her childhood wasn’t ruined because of me. Healing is slowly putting back the pieces of myself that have been broken for so long. Long before she was born.
Report
For me healing is focusing on bettering myself for a better future and life. It takes time but it is very possible even small things like reading or doing self care is healing. Healing has no specific defenition and can be done by anyone.
Report
From one survivor to another, you are so strong. You were strong during, and you are strong after, that has not changed. I’m proud of you for being able to leave because that is never easy, and even if the healing isn’t easy, please keep looking forward, don’t look back.
Report
You are alone. Don't be shame. Reach out to someone you know. There are organizations out there that can help with emergency housing and food.
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 is a long process, like a ball of yarn that can get tangled here and there. But it is so worth it. My friends and family can smile knowing that I'm dancing in my kitchen at midnight, cooking and listening to my favorite songs with the biggest smile on my face. There is hope, please know that.
Report
To me Healing means working through the darkest parts of yourself and coming out stronger on the other side.
Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
Report
Healing is a very simple word for a very complex process. Be gentle with letting the fog lift, and letting the light shine on what you tried to hide. It's worth it to come out on the other side a changed person. A healthy, boundary setting, healed version of yourself that deserves the world.
Report
Healing to me, is watching my daughter grow up and not witness what would have happened to my life (and hers) had I stayed. Knowing that her childhood wasn’t ruined because of me. Healing is slowly putting back the pieces of myself that have been broken for so long. Long before she was born.
Report
For me healing is focusing on bettering myself for a better future and life. It takes time but it is very possible even small things like reading or doing self care is healing. Healing has no specific defenition and can be done by anyone.
Report
You are alone. Don't be shame. Reach out to someone you know. There are organizations out there that can help with emergency housing and food.
Report
You are worthy of unconditional love.
Dear reader, the following message contains explicit use of homophobic, racist, sexist, or other derogatory language that may be distressing and offensive.
Report
It is not your fault. You are strong and capable. Love does not hurt.
Report
Three beautiful kids later, three houses later, and 10 years later, I finally had the courage to leave.
Report
I need to reach out i hope to heal from this. my goal is to get him locked up before this happens again. my hope is to ask god to guide me.
Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
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
Healing to me is to stop punishing and sabotaging myself. To get to the point where I feel like I’m worthy of good things.
Report
You are capable. You are strong enough. You deserve healthy love.
Report
Healing is a breath of fresh air I am able to breath I can laugh I can act silly with my kids and now my granddaughter I have my life back I did get my GED certificate I am married to a wonderful man who is 14 yrs older than I am and the best part he's sober I wear makeup I dress the way I want to I have a relationship with my parents...God saved me he heard my cries for help and I am alive and free and happy Again most importantly I am alive and free
Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
Report
From one survivor to another, you are so strong. You were strong during, and you are strong after, that has not changed. I’m proud of you for being able to leave because that is never easy, and even if the healing isn’t easy, please keep looking forward, don’t look back.
Report
0
Members
0
Views
0
Reactions
0
Stories read
For immediate help, visit {{resource}}
Made with in Raleigh, NC
Read our Community Guidelines, Privacy Policy, and Terms
Have feedback? Send it to us
For immediate help, visit {{resource}}
Made with in Raleigh, NC
|
Read our Community Guidelines, Privacy Policy, and Terms
|
Please adhere to our Community Guidelines to help us keep NO MORE Silence, Speak Your Truth a safe space. All messages will be reviewed and identifying information removed before they are posted.
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.