Femininity comes at a cost. To be soft is dangerous. Pretty is a target mark. Curvy is a catcall. A smile, somehow morphs into an invitation— An invitation for unwanted objectification (or worse). The female form, in all its splendor, keeps most women...
YOU Matter: An Open Letter of Support to Sexual Assault Survivors
This road…this journey you’ve been on, it’s not an easy one. I’m sure there have been many days when your body’s reacted to nameless emotions and your mind agonized over stolen moments—precious time snatched away from you.
Sexual trauma and assault can impact so many areas of our lives including our daily routines. As a survivor, it can often feel like a huge part of your life is missing. This makes it difficult to get back into a rhythm of life.
Life has so many twist and turns, so many seasons and so many unexpected experiences. Sometimes you need a reset to remind yourself of who you are and who you are becoming.
Women who have dealt with sexual abuse, sexual violation , sexual molestation, rape or trauma of any type including physical and emotional trauma deal with a strong level of guilt and shame.