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Welcome to 'Your Healing,' a safe space to explore and nurture our healing and wellbeing—together!

Healing from trauma can feel lonely and challenging, wherever you are on your journey. We invite you to connect with fellow survivors, share¹ insights, and explore ways to nurture healing, wellbeing² and growth together.

There is no strict roadmap, and no two healing journeys are the same. This is ‘Your Healing’, in whatever way feels right for you.

¹We don’t publish stories of sexual violence in detail. Please visit We-Speak instead.

²We’ll tag the wellbeing categories as the journeys come in.

The impact is enormous

I don’t think people who haven’t experienced sexual or domestic violence truly understand the impact it has on someone’s entire life. My whole family are healing and recovering from what one person CHOSE to do. The damage he caused can never be undone. The sentence he got DOES NOT come close to fitting the crime

Trigger Warning! Dear Reader, this content contains details of Justice system or process which some may find distressing.

Healing Journey

In (month) last year I reported my sexual assault to the guards. It’s been a long year and trying to wrap my head around things and process what is happening along side everyday life can be difficult. I’ve found regular therapy sessions vital for my own mental health. I’ve discovered that the emotions are like

Trigger Warning! Dear Reader, this content contains details of Sexual violence or abuse Justice system or process which some may find distressing.

I’m so f**king angry

I’m really angry that I have to heal and work so hard to heal from something that wasn’t my fault. It’s not fair and I’m struggling with accepting that this is my life tbh. The anger and rage inside me bubbles up and I lash out at my family sometimes. It makes me so sad

Trigger Warning! Dear Reader, this content contains details of Self-harm Sexual violence or abuse which some may find distressing.

"Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives." - Lori Deschene

Anxiety advice

I recently discovered that listening to birds chirping and singing for just 6 mins per day is proven to lower anxiety levels. And to be honest, I find it really works. I listen to it on Spotify in the mornings while I’m making my breakfast or just getting ready and it really makes me feel