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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.
Happiness is you and your decision to be happy. I like this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson "Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams."
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I never thought one could be truly free of addiction, emotional torment, and past trauma. It starts with the willingness to take small risks. Opening up to a friend. Attending a support group. Finding a counselor. Writing in a journal. Self-care. Simply getting out of bed in the morning.
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It is not your fault. You are strong and capable. Love does not hurt.
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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.
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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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It is not your fault. You did not ask for your story. Intoxicated or sober, none of it is okay. Do not stay silent anymore. You are not alone.
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Self-forgiveness for letting things get this far and self-forgiveness for the decisions I’ve made that are now having an impact on me and everyone around me.
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Healing means to me, accepting the good, the bad, and the ugly. With time and self expression, the confidence grows. One can discover that they are not the victim their abuser made them out to be. There is so much more complexity to the human psyche and the possibilities are within reach.
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Just remember, it wasn’t all you. It isn’t all your fault. But if you continue to stay and put yourself in harms way again and again that is on you. You can be stronger you can walk away you can be on your own and you will be OK.
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You are capable. You are strong enough. You deserve healthy love.
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healing means being free...leaving him could make me free...everyday I close my eyes and think that if I could just vanish from the face of the earth.
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Healing means the process of discovering that I am worthy of respect. That I'm competent. That I have nothing to be ashamed of.
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Nothing or no one is ever hopeless, please never give up or give in
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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.
It is not your fault. You are strong and capable. Love does not hurt.
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
Self-forgiveness for letting things get this far and self-forgiveness for the decisions I’ve made that are now having an impact on me and everyone around me.
Report
You are capable. You are strong enough. You deserve healthy love.
Report
Healing means the process of discovering that I am worthy of respect. That I'm competent. That I have nothing to be ashamed of.
Report
Nothing or no one is ever hopeless, please never give up or give in
Report
I never thought one could be truly free of addiction, emotional torment, and past trauma. It starts with the willingness to take small risks. Opening up to a friend. Attending a support group. Finding a counselor. Writing in a journal. Self-care. Simply getting out of bed in the morning.
Report
It is not your fault. You did not ask for your story. Intoxicated or sober, none of it is okay. Do not stay silent anymore. You are not alone.
Report
Just remember, it wasn’t all you. It isn’t all your fault. But if you continue to stay and put yourself in harms way again and again that is on you. You can be stronger you can walk away you can be on your own and you will be OK.
Report
healing means being free...leaving him could make me free...everyday I close my eyes and think that if I could just vanish from the face of the earth.
Report
Happiness is you and your decision to be happy. I like this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson "Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams."
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 means to me, accepting the good, the bad, and the ugly. With time and self expression, the confidence grows. One can discover that they are not the victim their abuser made them out to be. There is so much more complexity to the human psyche and the possibilities are within reach.
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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.