Tag: survivor stories
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Raising a Daughter with Resilience: A Survivor’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate the complexities of motherhood, I find myself confronting the shadows of my past, particularly my experiences with childhood sexual abuse. This journey is not just mine; it’s shared with my daughter, who looks to me for guidance in a world that can often feel unsafe. “Mom, can I wear…
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As a Survivor of Domestic Violence, I’m Outraged by Plans to Slash Funding for DV Programs
Get Pregnant Fast “I won’t ever abandon you,” I softly told my son as I gently laid him back into his crib. “I don’t know how I’ll make it happen, but I will find a way for us to escape this, I promise.” This was the promise I’d repeated nightly since he was born, just…
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To Those Questioning Women’s Fight for Equality: My Story
Get Pregnant Fast Lately, I’ve felt a surge of emotions stemming from the backlash against the Women’s March. The comments like “What’s the big deal about inequality?” or “How can you say you don’t have equal rights?” aren’t genuinely seeking answers. Instead, they reflect a dismissal of the very real issues that women face today.…
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Breast Cancer Survivor Speaks Out Against Bathroom Policing
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of the controversy surrounding bathroom access for transgender individuals, we’ve seen a rise in what some are calling “bathroom police,” individuals who make snap judgments about who belongs where based solely on appearances. One breast cancer survivor, Amelia Carter, recently took to social media to highlight why we should…
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Actress Reveals Her Story of Assault to Challenge the Notion That Trump’s Leaked Words Are Just ‘Talk’
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant social media post, actress and filmmaker Lily Carter shared her experience with sexual assault, shedding light on the disturbing implications of Donald Trump’s recently leaked audio. In the recording, Trump brazenly discusses kissing women without their consent and making shocking comments about grabbing them, spurring a wave of outrage…
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No Longer Silent: A Journey of Empowerment and Healing
Get Pregnant Fast Twenty-nine years ago, in a distant part of the world, I experienced a traumatic event that would haunt me for years. It was a night I never reported, filled with fear and confusion that led me to choose silence over speaking out. I thought escaping the memory would be simple, but the…