Welcome to the Alaska Children's Trust's storytelling platform.
The Alaska Children's Trust's lived experience storytelling project sheds light on the issue of child abuse and neglect by providing a platform for Alaskans to share their personal stories and learn from the experiences of others.
On this page are stories shared by survivors of child abuse and neglect that highlight hope but can be difficult to read. A grounding activity can help you to feel calm and make it easier to read these stories. Do you want to try one of our grounding activities?
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Message of Healing
Healing for me means talking openly about child sexual abuse and finding ways to help not just the survivor and perpetrator, but also the whole family. When something like this happens there are ripples of impact and everyone needs the opportunity to heal from it.
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Message of Healing
I want to give hope to those who have or are still walking in a place of hopelessness or feel like they can't heal. My message is and always has been that there is a better life, you can heal, you can recover and your identity does not have to be planted in the trauma but that it can be used to help others overcome.
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If you are reading this, you have survived 100% of your worst days. You’re doing great.
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#1035
I grew up around very, very strong women. Granny - "big momma" - and my mom. They just really instilled into me to the gospel, Jesus. That was the focal point of my spiritual development as a kid. But on the flip note, my father was the complete opposite. He was an alcoholic. We tended to stay out of his way when he came home.
Dear reader, this story contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
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Healing is not linear. It is different for everyone. It is important that we stay patient with ourselves when setbacks occur in our process. Forgive yourself for everything that may go wrong along the way.
Message of Hope
If you are a Survivor, I want you to know that the very action of waking up every morning and trying your best to learn, heal, grow, and recover; in and of itself provides hope for others just like you.
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“I have learned to abound in the joy of the small things...and God, the kindness of people. Strangers, teachers, friends. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like it, but there is good in the world, and this gives me hope too.”
“You are the author of your own story. Your story is yours and yours alone despite your experiences.”
“I really hope sharing my story will help others in one way or another and I can certainly say that it will help me be more open with my story.”
Message of Healing
I want to give hope to those who have or are still walking in a place of hopelessness or feel like they can't heal. My message is and always has been that there is a better life, you can heal, you can recover and your identity does not have to be planted in the trauma but that it can be used to help others overcome.
Report
Story
#1035
I grew up around very, very strong women. Granny - "big momma" - and my mom. They just really instilled into me to the gospel, Jesus. That was the focal point of my spiritual development as a kid. But on the flip note, my father was the complete opposite. He was an alcoholic. We tended to stay out of his way when he came home.
Dear reader, this story contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.
Report
“I have learned to abound in the joy of the small things...and God, the kindness of people. Strangers, teachers, friends. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like it, but there is good in the world, and this gives me hope too.”
Healing is not linear. It is different for everyone. It is important that we stay patient with ourselves when setbacks occur in our process. Forgive yourself for everything that may go wrong along the way.
“I really hope sharing my story will help others in one way or another and I can certainly say that it will help me be more open with my story.”
Message of Healing
Healing for me means talking openly about child sexual abuse and finding ways to help not just the survivor and perpetrator, but also the whole family. When something like this happens there are ripples of impact and everyone needs the opportunity to heal from it.
Report
If you are reading this, you have survived 100% of your worst days. You’re doing great.
Message of Hope
If you are a Survivor, I want you to know that the very action of waking up every morning and trying your best to learn, heal, grow, and recover; in and of itself provides hope for others just like you.
Report
“You are the author of your own story. Your story is yours and yours alone despite your experiences.”
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Welcome to the Alaska Children's Trust's storytelling platform.
The Alaska Children's Trust's lived experience storytelling project sheds light on the issue of child abuse and neglect by providing a platform for Alaskans to share their personal stories and learn from the experiences of others.
On this page are stories shared by survivors of child abuse and neglect that highlight hope but can be difficult to read. A grounding activity can help you to feel calm and make it easier to read these stories. Do you want to try one of our grounding activities?
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