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Healing, to me, is a constantly evolving. It started with accepting what had happened to me. I hope that one day I will confide in someone about my experience and truly heal from it.
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Healing means letting myself feel that anger, knowing that I don’t even have to forgive myself because there is nothing I should be sorry for. It’s not linear, it takes time and it also takes support and I don’t have to do it alone. There is still so much internalised misogyny I have to unlearn and that’s part of it too.
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I’m in a loving Marraige, three amazing kids, good job, great friends - it took a tough road to get here but it was worth it xxx
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Being honest with yourself, allowing yourself to feel the emotions & not push them down.
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Healing to me is never feeling the reoccurring nightmares again, never feeling nervous in any social situation and being able to trust again.
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You've got this! You are unbelievably strong and you are not alone!
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I've a lot of healing to do. Starting with counselling to try understand everything and why it wasn't all my fault.
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As cliche as it may be, things will get better. You are believed, you have value, and you deserve the greatest happiness. And you will get it! Make sure to put yourself first, to look out for yourself, and to surround yourself with those who genuinely care about you.
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It gets better. I know you’ve heard that and probably raising your eyes to heaven as your reading this. But it does. There was one time where I thought this would define me for the rest of my life, but it doesn’t. It’s not who I am, it’s something that happened to me, the blame is on another person.
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You as a Survivor are incredible. Only you know what your story is like. No body understands what it is truely like unless they have experienced it themselves. You are not alone. Other Survivors understand you better.Stay strong always and never let anyone discredit your story.
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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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There is always light at the end of the tunnel - guaranteed. Never give up. Your victory story will help others. You have a purpose. In my darkest days I wish someone told me this. You are worthy.
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Healing means acceptance. It is a scary, unpredictable journey of learning to love yourself again.
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Sexual violence is the most Earth-shattering and world view altering experience to endure. But speaking as somebody who endured it and came out the other side a more compassionate, stronger woman - you will be ok. Maybe not today, or tomorrow, or the next day, but eventually you will be.
Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
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Healing means letting myself feel that anger, knowing that I don’t even have to forgive myself because there is nothing I should be sorry for. It’s not linear, it takes time and it also takes support and I don’t have to do it alone. There is still so much internalised misogyny I have to unlearn and that’s part of it too.
Report
I’m in a loving Marraige, three amazing kids, good job, great friends - it took a tough road to get here but it was worth it xxx
Report
I've a lot of healing to do. Starting with counselling to try understand everything and why it wasn't all my fault.
Report
As cliche as it may be, things will get better. You are believed, you have value, and you deserve the greatest happiness. And you will get it! Make sure to put yourself first, to look out for yourself, and to surround yourself with those who genuinely care about you.
Report
It gets better. I know you’ve heard that and probably raising your eyes to heaven as your reading this. But it does. There was one time where I thought this would define me for the rest of my life, but it doesn’t. It’s not who I am, it’s something that happened to me, the blame is on another person.
Report
Healing means acceptance. It is a scary, unpredictable journey of learning to love yourself again.
Report
Healing, to me, is a constantly evolving. It started with accepting what had happened to me. I hope that one day I will confide in someone about my experience and truly heal from it.
Report
You've got this! You are unbelievably strong and you are not alone!
Report
There is always light at the end of the tunnel - guaranteed. Never give up. Your victory story will help others. You have a purpose. In my darkest days I wish someone told me this. You are worthy.
Report
Being honest with yourself, allowing yourself to feel the emotions & not push them down.
Report
Healing to me is never feeling the reoccurring nightmares again, never feeling nervous in any social situation and being able to trust again.
Report
You as a Survivor are incredible. Only you know what your story is like. No body understands what it is truely like unless they have experienced it themselves. You are not alone. Other Survivors understand you better.Stay strong always and never let anyone discredit your story.
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
Sexual violence is the most Earth-shattering and world view altering experience to endure. But speaking as somebody who endured it and came out the other side a more compassionate, stronger woman - you will be ok. Maybe not today, or tomorrow, or the next day, but eventually you will be.
Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
Report
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.
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