A Glimpse

I truly believe I made it out so that I can use my story to help others find their strength to get out too.

-Elizabeth Jones

Who is Logan?

Writing will carry us to our thriving.

-The Greenway System

Survivor Story: Meet Alicia

The first person Alicia told was her husband. They were both in tears when she confided in him. Alicia originally felt shameful because of it, but her husband has been so loving through it all. Alicia also has a group of key friends who are always there when she needs someone.

Mess

I may thrive in the darkness, but I am not broken.

-RhiannaVasquez

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Should I Forgive the Person Who Abused Me?

If you don’t want to forgive your abuser, then don’t.

-Admin

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Survivor Story: Meet Sandie

It wasn’t until twenty years later that Sandie shared her whole story when she confided in her high school boyfriend. Fortunately, he and her closest friends supported Sandie and they encouraged her to keep moving forward and continue telling her story. She also Reached out to RAINN and We Are HER.

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These Are the Breadcrumbs of Your Lies

For the moon has yet to see the stars, alone at night she weeps.

-VioletRed

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Survivor Stories: Meet Maria

“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.”

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The We Are HER Podcast: S2E8 Meet Chelsey

Her 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.

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It Wasn't an Escape

It wasn’t an escape. One day I had a little more strength than other days to walk away.

-BellesBurden

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Love Shouldn't Hurt

For 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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Dear you,

The hardest part in all of this is trying to forgive myself for letting you treat me that way. -BellesBurden

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The We Are HER Podcast: S2E4 Meet Alisa of Healing Honestly

Alisa is a child sexual abuse (CSA) survivor and founder of Healing Honestly. It comes at no surprise that she's really vulnerable about what healing has looked like for her from childhood until now. Find out how humor, setting boundaries, and safely disclosing her story have helped shape her healing journey.

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The We Are HER Podcast: S2E2 Meet Nicole from the Midwest

Meet Nicole. After breaking up with her college boyfriend, it took Nicole a while before she could call what happened sexual assault. Here's her story of confiding in her best friend, telling her parents what happened, and how she's healing in unconventional ways.

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The We Are HER Podcast: S2E1 Meet Melissa

Melissa and her daughter went into hiding for 107 days after leaving her abuser. With help from a secret safe haven group, she was finally free. Now, she's navigating what parenting looks like, especially when her little one is starting to ask questions about her dad.

Stevie CroisantJuly 15, 2020podcast, survivor, domestic violence, abuse