April is sexual assault awareness month, or SAAM. Each new year of SAAM brings with it a new wave of activism, intention, thought, and care.

I believe that you can regain your strength. I believe that you can heal from the past that has hurt you. I believe that you are capable

I'd like to emphasize that being a survivor of sexual trauma cannot limit your capacity to shine. Nothing has the power to remove your inner

I have finally made it through to the other side. The reign of PTSD from sexual trauma has reached closure, and I am finally free!

I've experienced the difference between how my mind & body feel when I'm predominantly sedentary, & how they feel when I incorporate regular

The power of prayer during my healing journey cannot be understated. This is an avenue I've delved into quite extensively during my recovery

An element of art making is the empowerment I experience when creating. I am literally in charge of what I make and how I make it. I am

Your voice matters. Your account matters. Speaking your truth matters. If you didn't previously tell anyone about sexual abuse, I encourage

A profound aspect of sharing my story is that, while it can't erase a painful incident, it helps to dissolve some of the effects of that

The obvious question is, why didn't we all know this was such an extensive problem sooner? Part of the reason is that rape myths have long