Introductory Post

Hello everyone! I'm a survivor of different forms of abuse - sexual, emotional, and religious abuse. This is the reason why I have chosen to dedicate this safe place to write about the effects of abuse and how I navigate life around it. I would love nothing more than to disclose my full identity but I'm not quite there yet. I hope this doesn't deter you from following closely as it doesn't affect the authenticity of what I write.

I'm at the point where I need to write stories as a means of piecing my trauma so it makes sense. I want to know what happened to me in full detail. By writing here, I'll be documenting memories that my mind locked away for good to protect me. The goal is to fully remember who I was, the extent of the abuse, and the damage done to me.

I'm also writing this for caregivers and loved ones who know nothing about abuse in general. I want to empower them with practical knowledge on how to help abuse survivors.

You should also know that I'm not an expert. I can't give you a diagnosis or prescribe a treatment option for you. To be honest, I'm desperately in need of one myself. What I can do is be vulnerable with you about my struggles so you know you're not alone. And I'll also keep encouraging you to get help.

If you ever need to reach out to a fellow survivor for any reason at all, send a mail to isurvivetrauma@gmail.com