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    Healing is complex, non-linear and unique to us all, but it’s a journey we can navigate together. See what others have already shared on 'Your Healing', or use some of our prompts to Share Your Journey:

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Let’s help each other achieve full & positive healing through this connection space💜

All I can say is that my heart is full. I’m healing for over 20 years from a violent stranger assault. This is one of the most important pieces I’ve ever written so bare with me. The first time I visited a crisis centre, I requested to meet any other survivor who had endured a similar violent stranger assault. There was nobody. There was always nobody. I begged and pleaded silently to people & organisations for 25 years but really to no avail, I never met another survivor who went through something very similar. I met survivors of rape which was great but I felt a need to meet someone who had a similar ‘type’ to me. I felt there would be healing in this. I believe survivors of different types would benefit from survivors who endured similar issues. Unfortunately, meeting someone like this was impossible unless I went public. For the record, the perpetrator is in prison for the rapes of others.

I’d love to know if the work I’ve being doing over the years, contributed to any of the movement in this positive direction because that journey took over my life, it was my focus. It wasn’t easy though and it most often felt hopeless. It would be lovely to know if my journey made a difference. I do believe it did, but very few people ever responded to say my ‘harping on’ ever left an impression. I’m also sad today that I couldn’t personally make this happen despite trying desperately hard. I am, however, feeling so much gratitude to those who have created this amazing space so a heartfelt thank you.

I reckon I physically died that night but also my soul died. A new better one is emerging though. I can’t stop crying with the news of this project, it means so much. I’m glad to say I’m on the way up for many years now and am currently in the process of changing career so that I can help other survivors. I can vouch for the fact there will be good days & bad but seeing this website and it’s focus on healing really helps focus on the positive. Hopefully, now, at some stage I might meet one other who endured the same set of circumstances. I believe there is great healing in knowing you’re not the only one. I nearly lost my life that night in silence and isolation. Let’s help each other achieve full & positive healing through this connection space💜

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Survivor Voices

  • I wrote the note above & yet today, on the day Danielle McLaughlin’s killer is jailed, I still feel so isolated.
    A photo shows the spot where she last lay, showered with flowers & momentos & I’m reminded of our pain.
    My heart aches with this isolation & with pain for her but I’m also celebrating silently that she can now rest with ease. Rest easy Danielle.