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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.
Good morning, I hope you have a better day today.
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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.
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So very thankful you have set this up! What a great way to know for us to know we're not alone. That what happened matters. And our stories are important. We hear you survivor!
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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 are never alone. You deserve nothing but love, respect, and support. It gets better, even if you can't see the light right now. There is so much more left in store for you, and you will always have an army in your corner.
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This is a interactive blog I created to share my sexual assault story, and my journey to healing. I only hope that others will have the courage to speak their truth. We all have a story and we are all in this journey to healing together.
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Healing means to better myself, and not allow anyone to take advantage. Do change yourself for others. Change for you. Not for others. Surround yourself with those who care about you and your well-being. Healing helps you realize your worth and what you deserve.
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I spent years suffering in silence so now I'm choosing to heal out loud
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Deuteronomy 26:9 says "then, he brought us to this place and gave us this land; a land flowing with milk & honey"
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i may still feel gross but i want to help people like me so they dont go through what i did nobody deserves to go through that pain i couldnt help myself and others then, so i'll help them now
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It's not your fault. You didn't deserve it. I believe you. We all do.
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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 means to better myself, and not allow anyone to take advantage. Do change yourself for others. Change for you. Not for others. Surround yourself with those who care about you and your well-being. Healing helps you realize your worth and what you deserve.
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I spent years suffering in silence so now I'm choosing to heal out loud
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It's not your fault. You didn't deserve it. I believe you. We all do.
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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.
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i may still feel gross but i want to help people like me so they dont go through what i did nobody deserves to go through that pain i couldnt help myself and others then, so i'll help them now
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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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So very thankful you have set this up! What a great way to know for us to know we're not alone. That what happened matters. And our stories are important. We hear you survivor!
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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.
Report
You are never alone. You deserve nothing but love, respect, and support. It gets better, even if you can't see the light right now. There is so much more left in store for you, and you will always have an army in your corner.
Report
This is a interactive blog I created to share my sexual assault story, and my journey to healing. I only hope that others will have the courage to speak their truth. We all have a story and we are all in this journey to healing together.
Report
Deuteronomy 26:9 says "then, he brought us to this place and gave us this land; a land flowing with milk & honey"
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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.