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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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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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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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I grew up in an abusive household where we constantly moved and lived with my mom’s boyfriends. I watched my mom from my earliest memory until she took her last breathe fall into the pattern of abuse. When I was 8 years old my mom chose to leave her abuser for the sake of me and my brother. But that didn’t stop him from coming back and making threats and eventually coming into our new home and killing her with my brother and I there. Watching it ends with us showed me a different perspective. It showed me that my mom tried to leave her Ryle for the sake of us, to try to end the pattern. Unfortunately she was unable to and we lost her. As a young adult now I’ve been in 2 relationships where there was violence and abuse and despite my fears I’ve been able to leave for my sake and the sake of my future kids. I know I deserve better, every women and man deserves better. Please don’t settle for a significant other that is abusive verbally or physically. You are worth so much more.
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Healing is a reclamation of self. A restoration of hope and freedom.
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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.
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Jesus loves you and me and He wants us to heal and He WILL punish those who harmed us in the worst way.
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I believe God has given me a second chance so I can help others get out. Don't wait, especially 35 years, like I did. If I can do it, especially with Stage IV breast cancer, than so can others. I have this huge desire in my heart to finally share my story and help others.
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You deserve to feel and be safe. Love should feel and be safe.
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Healing isn't always linear, there are ups and downs to every healing process. Just remind yourself that you didn't ask for that and it wasn't your fault.
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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.
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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
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Healing to me means cleansing my mind from the memories of traumatic events, and realising that whatever took place was beyond my control and wasn’t my fault. to turn your pain into power. Healing
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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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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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Healing means finding your way when you cannot see. Healing is a never ending process and it's a sign of self-awareness of past mistakes to make your future better.
Dear reader, the following message contains explicit use of homophobic, racist, sexist, or other derogatory language that may be distressing and offensive.
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Healing means not having flashbacks, being comfortable moving forward, not feeling stuck.
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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 believe God has given me a second chance so I can help others get out. Don't wait, especially 35 years, like I did. If I can do it, especially with Stage IV breast cancer, than so can others. I have this huge desire in my heart to finally share my story and help others.
Report
You deserve to feel and be safe. Love should feel and be safe.
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
Healing means finding your way when you cannot see. Healing is a never ending process and it's a sign of self-awareness of past mistakes to make your future better.
Dear reader, the following message contains explicit use of homophobic, racist, sexist, or other derogatory language that may be distressing and offensive.
Report
Healing means not having flashbacks, being comfortable moving forward, not feeling stuck.
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
Jesus loves you and me and He wants us to heal and He WILL punish those who harmed us in the worst way.
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
Hope is keeping the faith for a better day, knowing the advocates will help you every step of your Freedom Journey.
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
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
I grew up in an abusive household where we constantly moved and lived with my mom’s boyfriends. I watched my mom from my earliest memory until she took her last breathe fall into the pattern of abuse. When I was 8 years old my mom chose to leave her abuser for the sake of me and my brother. But that didn’t stop him from coming back and making threats and eventually coming into our new home and killing her with my brother and I there. Watching it ends with us showed me a different perspective. It showed me that my mom tried to leave her Ryle for the sake of us, to try to end the pattern. Unfortunately she was unable to and we lost her. As a young adult now I’ve been in 2 relationships where there was violence and abuse and despite my fears I’ve been able to leave for my sake and the sake of my future kids. I know I deserve better, every women and man deserves better. Please don’t settle for a significant other that is abusive verbally or physically. You are worth so much more.
Dear reader, this story contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
Report
Healing is a reclamation of self. A restoration of hope and freedom.
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 isn't always linear, there are ups and downs to every healing process. Just remind yourself that you didn't ask for that and it wasn't your fault.
Report
Healing to me means cleansing my mind from the memories of traumatic events, and realising that whatever took place was beyond my control and wasn’t my fault. to turn your pain into power. Healing
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
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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.