Perhaps some of you need a refresher…
- It is not your fault.
- It is not your shame.
- You do not have to be silent. (But it is always up to you. Do what feels right.)
Check out my original I will not be silent post.
For more information about the impact of PTSD and trauma on survivors and their loved ones, visit FriendsFightBack.com, a unique collaboration between a trauma survivor and a trauma specialist.
If you have been sexually assaulted, please check out my resources page for information on organizations that can help. It is not your fault. It is not your shame. And it is not your burden to carry alone.
Karie,
The power of your thoughts and words makes a tremendous difference to all who read your posts. To reconnect to your past writing and today’s events brings clarity for all of us to speak and act on behalf of those who have no voice. We cannot and will not be silent!
Bravo my love at what you are determined to make happen,
Mom
Not every trauma survivor has as much support as I do and it’s such a critical piece of the healing puzzle. Thank you for always being in my corner.