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Message of Healing
From a survivor
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I know I am not the only one; our voices need to be heard.

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  • If you are reading this, you have survived 100% of your worst days. You’re doing great.

    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 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.”

    Message of Healing
    From a survivor
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    Healing means leaving no one behind.

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  • “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.”

    “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.”

    Message of Healing
    From a survivor
    🇺🇸

    Healing means leaving no one behind.

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  • Message of Healing
    From a survivor
    🇺🇸

    I know I am not the only one; our voices need to be heard.

  • Report

  • 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.”

    If you are reading this, you have survived 100% of your worst days. You’re doing great.

    “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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