Stories From Our Community
Real words from survivors, shared in their own voice — reviewed and posted with care.
Every story here was written by a survivor and reviewed before being shared. If one of these resonates with you, you're not alone — and support is always closer than it feels.
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Get in TouchIt’s Okay to Grieve Someone Who Hurt You
Losing my mom was one of the hardest things I have ever been through. But my grief was never simple. It was…
September 14, 2026Just Being There Is Enough
I have people in my life who support me now. My family, the ones I live with, and my HOME Society and…
September 14, 2026You Got This — I Promise You Do
I want to talk to you — yes, you. The one who is scared right now. The one who is hurting, maybe…
September 13, 2026Grief on Top of Trauma
I remember exactly where I was when I found out my mom had died in a car accident. It didn’t feel real.…
September 13, 2026You Are Not Alone — I Promise You That
I knew from a very young age that something terrible had happened — not just to me, but to someone I loved…
September 13, 2026I Kept Going Until Someone Finally Heard Me
When I tried to tell the police what had happened to me, they didn’t believe me. I think my disability made it…
September 13, 2026Day by Day, I Am Still Here
Healing, for me, looks like this: being able to pick up the phone and talk to my support worker. Sitting with a…
September 11, 2026We Are Not Victims Anymore
Something good happened in my life, and I want to share it because it deserves to be told. I have a website…
September 9, 2026I Was Brave Enough to Say Something
Life before my turning point was not terrible on the surface, but I was not happy. I was carrying something heavy that…
September 8, 2026I Spoke Up and I Am Still Here
I want to tell you about the moment I found the courage to speak up about the sexual abuse I survived. It…
September 7, 2026You Can Fight. You Can Speak.
Abuse changes you. I want people to really understand that. It is not just something that happens and then goes away. It…
September 5, 2026They Never Gave Up On Me
There was a time when I was completely alone. I was overdosing. I was in and out of psych wards. That went…
September 3, 2026I Was Proud the Moment I Spoke Up
I want to tell you about the moment I finally found my voice. It was one of the hardest things I have…
September 3, 2026Stay Strong and Keep Your Head Up
If I could say one thing to you right now, it would be this: stay strong. I know how hard that can…
September 2, 2026