Your intuition often sees the truth long before your mind can explain it. Dear Survivor, In every abusive relationship, there are warning signs — little moments that make your heart race, your stomach tighten, your spirit shrink. Maybe it was the way they mocked your dreams, isolated you from loved ones, or twisted every argument […]
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Some wounds are invisible to everyone — except the one carrying them. Dear Survivor, Emotional abuse leaves scars no one else can see. It seeps into your self-worth, erodes your confidence, and twists your understanding of love. You begin to question your instincts, your memories, even your sense of who you are after surviving a
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Survival begins the moment you dare to believe your voice deserves to be heard. Dear Survivor, I remember the moment I realized my voice had been taken from me. It wasn’t through one loud event, but a thousand small ones — the times I was ignored, the moments my feelings were twisted, the steady drumbeat
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Sometimes, the greatest act of strength is the choice not to respond. Dear Survivor, There was a time in my own healing when I believed I had to defend myself against every jab, every sideways comment, every accusation. The bait was so tempting — a pointed comment about my parenting, a snide remark about my
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There’s something powerful about knowing you’re not alone — and this month, survivors around the world are rising together. Dear Survivor, April holds deep meaning in our community — it’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and next week, we honor Denim Day — a movement that began as a protest against victim-blaming and has since become
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If you’ve experienced domestic violence or relationship abuse, it can be hard to make sense of what you’re going through. You might feel confused, overwhelmed, or question your own reality. These feelings are common—but they don’t change the fact that what’s happening (or has happened) to you is not your fault. Here are 3 simple
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Your courage to seek understanding and healing is the very heart of strength. Dear Survivor, We see your bravery. Whether you’ve quietly endured pain for days or years, or you’re supporting someone through their healing, your presence here speaks volumes. It’s a testament to the strength it takes to face life’s hardest battles. Today, we’re
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Sometimes, the hardest part of healing is realizing you deserve better. Dear Survivor, If you’ve been questioning your experiences or feeling like something isn’t right in your relationship, trust that inner voice. One survivor I worked with bravely shared how her partner’s words left her doubting her instincts and second-guessing her reality. Small remarks escalated
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Have you ever found yourself carrying the weight of blame for something that was never yours to bear? When things go wrong, it’s natural to look inward and analyze your role in what happened. But sometimes, this tendency takes a darker turn, especially in the context of abuse. Many people who have experienced abuse find
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Healing after narcissistic abuse is one of the toughest yet most courageous journeys a person can undertake. Dear Survivor, If you’ve found yourself wondering, “Why is it so hard to just move on?” or “why do I miss my abuser” after experiencing narcissistic abuse, know this: You are not alone, and this struggle is not
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