First #MeToo Support Group Session will be held in the Discord on 3/14 @ 8pm est. Guided meditation, talk therapy, & solidarity.
Join Discord to RSVP.
Opening your heart to heal through self-expression, is a step. Though we may choke reliving our experiences, knowing that we’re not alone can provide another survivor with hope that we can, in fact, heal. Knowing there are people who stand in solidarity with you is empowering—you don’t feel so alone.
Use the form to share your story anonymously in whatever format you’d like (healing, obstacles you faced, etc.) But also, please allow yourself room to breathe & remember that if it gets too overwhelming, you can step away & try again when you feel stronger. All stories will be shared to this page to serve as a safe space of solidarity with fellow survivors.
You deserve to know what you experienced was an attack, & in no way your fault. You are a SURVIVOR, not a victim, you are not alone.
Share your story anonymously 🫂
This is a new page as of 3/3/2024, so the stories in the link next to this, will likely build over time. All stories of all walks of life are welcome, as long as you feel safe doing so.
For further support, ✨join the Discord✨ to be apart of Monthly support check ins where we can further share our stories there & reflect, connect, & stand in solidarity with each other.
Knowledge is Power
Average Sexual Assault Victims Statistic by Age Group
How to support a Survivor of SA abuse
Listen
Validate (examples):
“I’m so sorry this happened to you.”
“I believe you.”
“This is not your fault.”
“You’re not alone. I’m here for you and I’m glad you told me.”
Often times, a survivor may feel like what happened to them is their fault. We are bombarded with victim-blaming myths and attitudes in our society, and they can sink in…deeply. But no action excuses a person hurting someone else. Violence and abuse is never the victim’s fault. That responsibility and shame lies with the perpetrator. It can be helpful to communicate that gently and repeatedly.
“Nothing you did or could’ve done differently makes this your fault.”
“The responsibility is on the person who hurt you.”
“No one ever has the right to hurt you.”
“I promise, you didn’t ask for this.”
“I know that it can feel like you did something wrong, but you didn’t.”
“It doesn’t matter if you did or didn’t _______. No one asks to be hurt in this way.”
3. Ask what more you can do to help
Violence and abuse is about power and control. It is vital for survivors to regain their sense of personal power. Instead of pushing someone into taking actions for which they are not ready, ask how you can support them.
4. Know where to point someone to for more help
You can best help a survivor by offering options and leaving space for them to decide where to go from there. Here are some national resources—services that can point someone to local resources. (Listed below)
5. Care for yourself too.
Especially if you’re an empath, it’s important to take time to check in with yourself amidst holding someone’s hand during a painful healing process that can sometimes with this particular type of abuse, be complicated. Remember not to absorb all of the pain so that you may be the rock they need during this time!