A site dedicated to survivors of sexual abuse and those that support them. It is believed that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men have at some time in their lives been sexually abused. Statistics show that more often than not, the abuser is generally known to the survivor and there is a higher incidence of abuse being perpertrated by family members. With such a high rate of people affected, little is said and the topic is generally "hidden" from society. The aim of this website is to show the affects, provide information on recovery and be a place where survivors can share their stories and artistic talents. This site provides stories, articles, inspiration and help to those affected by sexual abuse, rape and molestation. We are asking for submissions from survivors or supporters of survivors to display on these pages. Submissions can include poetry, stories, pictures of artworks or perhaps SHARE YOUR STORY. You can do this ANONYMOUSLY. If you are eager to tell of the affects on your life, please feel free to contact us so we can create a page just for you or try the share your story link to fill it in anonymously on the web now. Please read Whitedoves story or look through articles and poems, the Survivor Art Gallery or just browse. We hope something here may be of inspiration to you.
Remember - YOU ARE NOT ALONE. There are others out there just like you.
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"Healing through Creativity will feature positive-focused expressions that help trauma survivors and promote understanding. Survivors and supporters will share the fun and excitement of creativity without the fears of judgment or undeserved guilt and shame. The event will promote community awareness about the needs of survivors of trauma to the body, mind and spirit" Enter your artwork, poems and artistic works for the event in West Virgina. See workshops and join in creating artworks at the Museum in the Community in Hurricane West Virginia. [ read more] .................................................................................................. Highlighted Website
Whitedoves poetry appears in a new book "You are Not Alone" which provides information on Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder and other eating disorders from a recovered bulimic. Chapters highlight sexual abuse in relation to eating disorders. It is a compliation of positive stories and art to inspire and motivate. More information and to order visit the website. www.youarenotalonebook.com .................................................................................................. Audio Documentary - Voices of StrengthSurvivor and Founder Haullie Free takes 15 courageous Survivors of Rape, Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence on a journey toward personal enlightenment and self validation through the power of the human voice. Each survivor recorded their story in an effort to help foster positive awareness and break the silence surrounding the epidemic of sexual abuse and domestic violence. http://www.voicesofstrength.org/ 
.................................................................................................. Highlighted Submission I'm Sorry I Don't Understand by Against.All.Odds
He spoke and the world fell silent
It took a while for me to hear
I stared and looked to see he was serious
His eyes mirrored mine with fear
I didn't really know how to reply
I just said show me your arm
Then it started to hit me that
The boy I loved self harmed
I couldn't cry, I couldn't move
He placed his hand on my cheek
He whispered an apology
But I was too scared to speak
Time stopped as I hugged him
He flinched as I pulled him tight
I knew I couldn't help him
It wouldn't be alright
I didn't know how to act with him
I couldn't give him advice
I couldn't say a thing to help
I love you's wouldn't suffice
I lost him 2 years after
He finally took his life
I couldn't see why he didn't love me
As much as he loved that knife |
