My Freedom Butterfly “You see, butterflies are things of beauty and fly without being trapped.” – Bernie “He wanted me to get a tattoo. I got one and he got angry because it...
Surviving Rape
“I’ve only just begun to realise how...
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood abuse and violence, self-harm, and rape. (I’m not the best at writing so apologies for...
Just talk to someone
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes descriptions of sexual assault and rape. I was 17, had a couple of close friends, was shy, and my self-esteem was...
My Raw Unfiltered Cleansing Truths
Learn to overcome my most difficult lifelong struggles. Change the way I think of myself and others. Those are my goals but in order to fix my problems I’ve begun to face them and trace...
The Power Of Everyday Heroes
You have no idea of your power to influence. It’s often the smallest acts that make the biggest difference. My story is of how a child survives (and goes onto thrive) when the system...
Death is my only option
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes descriptions of childhood sexual assault and abuse. You don’t need to be successful to inspire people I learned...
My Story
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes references to childhood rape and abuse. My name is Kylie. And I am a survivor. Some backstory my dad was never in...
Life
My name is Maegan & I am a recovered drug addict I have been clean for 1 year & 4 months. Last year around Christmas I lost my best friend, my only heart, my mother and that changed...
Transparency will ignite unity
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes references to childhood rape. My name is Zoe van Zyl. Life has been a struggle, and in the last year I have...
In the world that no families
Hi. Ako si Julie hindi ko totoong pangalan. Maaga akong naulila. Baby ako nung namatay ang Nanay ko at ang Tatay ko naman hindi ko kilala. Dahil wala na akong pamilya, pina-ampon ako sa...