Originally published on Everyday Feminism Magazine on January 7, 2015 By Rachel Kuo and re-published here with their permission. When I finally tell someone about my sexual assault experience, I feel the need to qualify it with “the story.” Rather than simply claiming my status as a survivor, I…
Lisa Floyd was 6 years old when she made this call as she witnessed her step dad abuse her mother for yet another time. The audio is chilling, frightening us to tears with each piercing scream from Lisa as she fights to protect her loved ones. As an Adult, Lisa…
I recently sat with an old soul friend of mine over a cup of hot chocolate and he recited me this poem that I posted on Facebook in 2011. Invictus by William Ernest Henley is the anthem for all survivors who have claimed victory over their fears, their predators, their…
As I turn 40 and reflect on my life I’m feeling more comfortable in sharing my whole story in the hope that it may help someone else in a similar experience. I am a 39 year old Single Mother of 2 and 10 year Domestic Violence Survivor….Here is my story……
