Stories from survivors across the globe plus a few educational pieces from the HER team too.
Meet Michael. Michael is an advocate against sexual abuse on a mission to take back the power from his abuser. Michael writes, directs, and performs in his interactive play ‘Ask A Sex Abuse Survivor,’ where he tells his story of abuse and how he is able to heal from it.
Read More“Growing up, I was only ever warned about strangers in dark alleys or boys in frat house basements. So, when it did happen to me, I knew that it felt wrong but I didn’t think it could be considered sexual abuse because he was my boyfriend.”
Read MoreOne thing I was taught in therapy that I will always remember is that pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.
-KelseyFlanagan
Read MoreThese skills are extremely useful as they change your body chemistry quickly to help you when you are in distress or feel the need to act on an unhealthy urge.
-KelseyFlanagan
Read MoreAn important part of the healing process is by respecting and loving yourself, as well as having a strong support system.
-KelseyFlanagan
Read MoreRemember Bella? She was episode 6 on season 1 of our podcast. In season 1, Bella shared her story and had just left her abuser. But after recording her episode, Bella had a lot more happen. She took legal measures to keep herself safe. Here's an update on what happened in 2019 after reporting her abuser to the police.
Read MoreWhen dealing with shame, the best form of opposite action is to address it.
-KelseyFlanagan
Read MoreAndy shares how intimate partner violence can even affect young children. She recounts how at only 13-years-old she endured an abusive relationship that ended up changing her perspective for future relationships in her adulthood.
Read MoreWhen she was 17 years old, Kayla found herself in her first relationship with the man who harmed her. And after enduring a life-changing attack, she now uses her voice to empower thousands of survivors through her organization Rise Above.
Read MoreIt’s important to be mindful of what state of mind you are in throughout your healing process in order to get the most out of it.
-KelseyFlanagan
Read MoreNicole is a fierce and protective mother of two who found out her son with special needs had been a victim of child sexual abuse. She’s discovering how hard the justice system is to navigate for victims of sexual violence with disabilities and using her knowledge to help others with her organization Voices of Change.
Read MoreFind your truth in accepting that what has happened is over, and that you can move forward and heal from this.
-KelseyFlanagan
Read MoreIn 1985, on the first day of Spring Break at Florida State University, I was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance.
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Read MoreThere were plenty of times I just wanted to quit. I had a lot of anxiety as court dates neared and not having court closure held me back from focusing on my healing journey.
-lesleylivinfit
Read MoreMy motivation and desire to hold him accountable outweighed my willingness to give up.
-lesleylivinfit
Read MoreAli is a survivor of campus sexual assault. Like many survivors, she knew the man who harmed her. After college, she married a man who promised to never hurt her like that. But her new husband was no different. Here’s Ali’s powerful story of leaving her husband, healing from multiple traumas, and finding happiness.
Read MoreHer relationship escalated so quickly, that she wasn’t able to keep up. Every day, she fought an inner battle between the Chelsey she knew and the Chelsey who just wanted him to love her. Here’s how her own strength saved her life.
Read MoreIt wasn’t an escape. One day I had a little more strength than other days to walk away.
-BellesBurden
Read MoreFor those who are reading this, nothing and nobody is worth your mental health. Seek help from friends, family, a professional. Take life one day at a time, and realize you’re worthy of love. -MarieC
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