Surviving Sexual Abuse

The dark shadow under my bed

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood sexual assault and abuse. I am a strong and independent women today. What makes most...

Ended My Silence after 34yrs

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes references to childhood mental, physical, and sexual abuse. BREATHE! Ok, Hi my name is Jovi, I’m 37yrs old and...

Don’t take my voice

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes descriptions of rape and sexual assault. I wonder how many people are tired of the Harvey Weinstein stories in...

Standing tall and proud

My life changed about four years ago when I started to have anxiety and panic attacks. I only had them at work in a small cooler. I knew what it was about but I fought myself for a few...

Ray’s Transformation

I am a Survivor of family/relationship trauma. Mother was abused by my father for 15 years and I growing up in a home where violence was prevelant swore I would never be a victim. However...

Remember, you are not alone!

I was lost. I was at the very end of myself. I felt as though life had no more meaning for me. In May of this year i had a plan, i knew i just couldnt face another dreadful day of feeling...

To all the survivors out there

This may be hard to hear and feels like i am stating a streotype comment But for all those surviors of sexual abuse I just want to let you know your not alone I know everyday is a sturggle...

My healing journey.

I am going to tell you my full story. There’s several people who know different chapters of this, but not a single soul that’s ever known the whole thing. Why am I doing this...