Can survivors be more vocal about their attacks? What are some ways survivors can safely share their trauma with others as a teaching tale? by Blogger Jade

I think one of the hardest thoughts to grasp concerning an attack is that often times it will happen from someone you know or someone you are in a relationship with.




After an attack sharing your survivor story can seem impossible. It is hard enough to admit to yourself that this happened. The fact is: it did happen and it might seem easier to keep this a secret. What you may not understand is that you can help yourself and others by sharing your story.





When I was attending college we had an event called “Take Back the Night.” It was a weeklong event filled with activities and awareness about rape and violence against women. Survivors could write their stories on shirts anonymously to be hung on close line in the student center. They could also share their story in a panel with other survivors, or speak publicly on a stage at the awareness walk. Not only can sharing their story be healing for the survivor, it can also bring public awareness to this epidemic. Some may feel that they cannot tell their story to the public. Journaling about what happened or telling a trusted friend can be therapeutic as well.





Saying out loud what happened to you can give you strength. You are not a victim to rape you are a survivor.