a bridge under troubled waters

Deuteronomy 26:9 says "then, he brought us to this place and gave us this land; a land flowing with milk & honey"

Lessons

To me healing is being truly honest with yourself & accepting & forgiving yourself. Being able to find a way to release the pain of the past. Give yourself a break. Love is what matters.

🤝🏽The night that changed my life🤝🏽

To the survivor that's going through this healing journey & feels alone,
Never stop living your life after what had happened to you & continue to chase your dreams & goals! 💌
-From one survivor to another 🫴🏽

They named it because it’s a thing and they do it for entertainment….

I wish when I was younger I understand the value of healing. Instead, I tried to persevere and suppress only to find myself in a toxic relationship trying to do my best for my children.
Healing means, finding my normal.

Humiliated by Male Police

I need to share my story on the news. I am finally ready!

Triumph Over Tragedy

What Hope Means to Me
Hope is a beacon of light in the midst of darkness, a guiding star that takes us through life's toughest challenges. For me, hope has become an anchor, grounding me through the stormy seas of my journey. After being healed of AIDS, hope took on a new and profound meaning in my life. It became being the engine behind my transformation into a motivational speaker, a role where I share my story of triumph and resilience.

Electronically Abused and Seeking Help I am Name. I AM YOU

I believe in myself and the power of greatness that brought me to life.

Vulnerability

Always keep your head up. Never let anyone think you're less then them. Best advice I could give is love yourself no matter what. In your heart you will always know you have the courage to stand with pride knowing you are a lovely soul and it's not your fault for being in a situation.

L names

It was never your fault, it was theirs.

Name

An Early Win in the Never Ending War

I think healing for me is very much about the restoration of freedom and the ability to exercise my power, and nurturing the parts of myself that have suffered the most from sexual violence. But there is no part that is not affected, when our bodies and our very being are under attack. As a defiantly out, loud and proud, fat queer woman I have been gleefully taking up space and challenging gender norms since I was toddler and the moving men called me Butch, much to my mother's dismay. Because I have had to do much of my healing recently in iso...

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Sexual violence is not foreign to my Black Queer body, despite my inability to always verbalize the violence that I have endured. My first experience of sexual violence started at the age of seven. Despite the trauma endured, I am resilient and the possible of healing. Throughout life I have learned the value of advocating for self and discovering true community. I am proud to share my story and to help those who desire healing just as I did/do.

I Thought My Body Wasn't my Own

It is not your fault. You are enough. You are worthy of healthy love.

Taken

For me there was and is no healing.

Empowered and Free

May my words have the power to inspire, uplift, and encourage others who may be going through challenging times. Sharing my message of hope can help create a ripple effect of positivity and kindness. EMPOWERED WOMEN EMPOWER WOMEN.