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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.
Healing is having enough time and people who care to absorb some of the broken hollow energy. Having people that just leave you alone sometimes to get a hold of yourself. And Having people or something to distract you so that you are not always alone with your broken hollow energy. So I guess life is a catch 22. A paradox.
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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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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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There's always more fight left in you. Hope is your guidance. You are not alone, it's never too late and you will be believed!
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As someone who is in the process of court hearings due to rape and sexual assault. It would be nice to find support and speak to others who are in similar situations.
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Your not in this alone don’t let it affect me talk to someone who u can trust
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dont fear of speaking out, it does not mean that you are weak, it means you are a survivor
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Healing means not having flashbacks, being comfortable moving forward, not feeling stuck.
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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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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.
Move your bodies in ways that feel good to you as much as you can. It helps us release
Report
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
dont fear of speaking out, it does not mean that you are weak, it means you are a survivor
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
Good morning, I hope you have a better day today.
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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Your not in this alone don’t let it affect me talk to someone who u can trust
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Healing is having enough time and people who care to absorb some of the broken hollow energy. Having people that just leave you alone sometimes to get a hold of yourself. And Having people or something to distract you so that you are not always alone with your broken hollow energy. So I guess life is a catch 22. A paradox.
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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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
There's always more fight left in you. Hope is your guidance. You are not alone, it's never too late and you will be believed!
Report
As someone who is in the process of court hearings due to rape and sexual assault. It would be nice to find support and speak to others who are in similar situations.
Report
Healing means not having flashbacks, being comfortable moving forward, not feeling stuck.
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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.