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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.
I thought he was my freind until I told him about my sa and he made”jokes about it” eventually put his hands on me and drug me out my dorm room
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“Every victim should have the opportunity to become a survivor,”
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You are allowed to feel whatever you are feeling, and it wasn't your fault.
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Healing means growing into the person I am supposed to be. Healing means that I am taking a stand against future mistreatment and understanding my worth. Healing means accepting help from those who have so freely given it. Healing means supporting others who need it.
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You deserve to feel and be safe. Love should feel and be safe.
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I didn't think I'd be anyone other than the angry teenager after my assault. But here I am, nearly five years after, and I'm the gentle woman I fought to be. There's hope, because in healing, you will find yourself.
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The only way is through and some hours will be harder than others. Stand your ground and keep your faith. It WILL pass.
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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.
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After 30+ years I'm still trying to heal my body , my mind , and my soul. The horrible men that I've had in my life have done nothing but use and abuse me .
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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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To me healing means finding peace and comfort with yourself it is not easy and takes time but once you do you feel so at peace with yourself it is a healing process
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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.
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You are worth so much more and are more than enough. If you’re thinking about reaching out for help let this be your sign reach out for help, leave, do it for yourself and your future because you are worth so much more than an abusive partner.
Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
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Don't give up and keep pushing forward. It might feel like there is no hope but I promise there are blue skies and green grass on the other side of the hill.
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Healing is a Journey ~ A Journey of Self-Care, Rebuilding your life, healing from old wounds (physical, emotional, mental, financial, etc.). This journey could take months, years, or a lifetime. You may have setbacks, but you will rebound with confidence and strength. Healing is Hope.
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Healing means forgiving the person you were before you knew what you know now.
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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.
“Every victim should have the opportunity to become a survivor,”
Report
You are allowed to feel whatever you are feeling, and it wasn't your fault.
Report
The only way is through and some hours will be harder than others. Stand your ground and keep your faith. It WILL pass.
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
To me healing means finding peace and comfort with yourself it is not easy and takes time but once you do you feel so at peace with yourself it is a healing process
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 means forgiving the person you were before you knew what you know now.
Report
I thought he was my freind until I told him about my sa and he made”jokes about it” eventually put his hands on me and drug me out my dorm room
Report
I didn't think I'd be anyone other than the angry teenager after my assault. But here I am, nearly five years after, and I'm the gentle woman I fought to be. There's hope, because in healing, you will find yourself.
Report
Healing is a Journey ~ A Journey of Self-Care, Rebuilding your life, healing from old wounds (physical, emotional, mental, financial, etc.). This journey could take months, years, or a lifetime. You may have setbacks, but you will rebound with confidence and strength. Healing is Hope.
Report
Healing means growing into the person I am supposed to be. Healing means that I am taking a stand against future mistreatment and understanding my worth. Healing means accepting help from those who have so freely given it. Healing means supporting others who need it.
Report
You deserve to feel and be safe. Love should feel and be safe.
Report
After 30+ years I'm still trying to heal my body , my mind , and my soul. The horrible men that I've had in my life have done nothing but use and abuse me .
Report
I found someone amazing. In places I didn’t expect. I found my peace. Chase your peace.
Report
You are worth so much more and are more than enough. If you’re thinking about reaching out for help let this be your sign reach out for help, leave, do it for yourself and your future because you are worth so much more than an abusive partner.
Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
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.