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“You are not broken; you are not disgusting or unworthy; you are not unlovable; you are wonderful, strong, and worthy.”

“To anyone facing something similar, you are not alone. You are worth so much and are loved by so many. You are so much stronger than you realize.”

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Learning to love my own body again

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  • “Healing is different for everyone, but for me it is listening to myself...I make sure to take some time out of each week to put me first and practice self-care.”

    Story
    From a survivor
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    #1540

    It's not your fault.

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  • “We believe you. Your stories matter.”

    Story
    From a survivor
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    #652

    I don't know if its possible.

    Dear reader, this story contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.

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  • We all have the ability to be allies and support the survivors in our lives.

    Message of Hope
    From a survivor
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    It gets easier to process with time. It never goes away but it does get smaller in my mind.

    Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.

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  • “Healing to me means that all these things that happened don’t have to define me.”

    Message of Healing
    From a survivor
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    Healing is acceptance, healing is patience with yourself, healing is self compassion.

    Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.

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  • Message of Hope
    From a survivor
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    It does get better. It doesn’t mean it will happen again. There is still love and joy in the world, even after it all. It just might take time to see it.

    Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.

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  • “I have learned to abound in the joy of the small things...and God, the kindness of people. Strangers, teachers, friends. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like it, but there is good in the world, and this gives me hope too.”

    Story
    From a survivor
    🇩🇪

    #1279

    Learning to love my own body again

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  • You are wonderful, strong, and worthy. From one survivor to another.

    Message of Healing
    From a survivor
    🇩🇪

    Learning to love my own body again

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  • Story
    From a survivor
    🇮🇪

    #652

    I don't know if its possible.

    Dear reader, this story contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.

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  • Message of Hope
    From a survivor
    🇩🇪

    It does get better. It doesn’t mean it will happen again. There is still love and joy in the world, even after it all. It just might take time to see it.

    Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.

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  • “You are not broken; you are not disgusting or unworthy; you are not unlovable; you are wonderful, strong, and worthy.”

    “To anyone facing something similar, you are not alone. You are worth so much and are loved by so many. You are so much stronger than you realize.”

    “Healing is different for everyone, but for me it is listening to myself...I make sure to take some time out of each week to put me first and practice self-care.”

    Story
    From a survivor
    🇮🇪

    #1540

    It's not your fault.

  • Report

  • “We believe you. Your stories matter.”

    We all have the ability to be allies and support the survivors in our lives.

    “Healing to me means that all these things that happened don’t have to define me.”

    “I have learned to abound in the joy of the small things...and God, the kindness of people. Strangers, teachers, friends. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like it, but there is good in the world, and this gives me hope too.”

    Story
    From a survivor
    🇩🇪

    #1279

    Learning to love my own body again

  • Report

  • You are wonderful, strong, and worthy. From one survivor to another.

    Message of Hope
    From a survivor
    🇮🇪

    It gets easier to process with time. It never goes away but it does get smaller in my mind.

    Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.

  • Report

  • Message of Healing
    From a survivor
    🇮🇪

    Healing is acceptance, healing is patience with yourself, healing is self compassion.

    Dear reader, this message contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.

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