We want to set you up for success so we’ve written out resources for counseling and inspiring messages from survivors and thought leaders.
What images come to mind when you think of going to counseling? Take a moment to close your eyes and visualize what the counselor is doing, what you are doing,
The human brain is a powerful machine built to take in details and use those details for survival; it has the ability to develop millions of neural pathways by adapting
By: Samantha This guest blog post was written by our friend, Samantha. Her story is powerful and brave, and we are so honored that she is choosing to be a
By: Rose Have you ever met someone who has been through a similar traumatic experience as you? You can see that they’re not just surviving, but thriving. They are open
Dear Speak Your Silence Reader, This adventure called life, has the uncanny ability to assist one in experiencing a myriad of emotions. Every thing from joy, awe, gratitude; to anger,
By: Jaime When I was in college I was sexually assaulted at a party. I always thought it was stereotypical – girl goes to a party, girl gets drunk, girl
Life is sort of funny, isn’t it. One moment we are running around checking things off of our “to-do” lists, telling people how busy we are and the next moment
By: Sherri This blog post was written by Sherri, a woman who suffered years of abuse, but was finally able to heal and receive counseling through a Speak Your
My story begins with a childhood that was filled with sexual abuse by multiple men. I can’t remember when it started, but I remember the feeling of fear associated with
By: Brenda Wann I had just been asked to speak to a group of male and female prisoners in a Chemical Dependency Treatment Facility, but I had never spoken in