Dear Survivor Campaign
Your Voice matters
You deserve to feel seen, heard, and safe. This is a place where your story has a home to empower other survivors of abuse
Submit Your Story Below
About the Campaign
What is the Dear Survivor Campaign?
The Dear Survivor Campaign is a storytelling initiative created to help survivors of abuse feel empowered in their healing journey. Your voice can help break the silence. Your story can help others know they are not alone.
Why was this Campaign Created?
Many survivors struggle in silence for months or even years before speaking about what happened to them. The journey to healing can feel incredibly isolating (especially in a world where sexual trauma is often minimized, misunderstood, or left unspoken). The Dear Survivor campaign was created to offer what so many survivors wish they had in their early healing: stories of solidarity, messages of hope, and proof that you are not alone. According to RAINN, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men have experienced sexual violence. These numbers show how widespread this pain is, but also how many voices are ready to rise in support of one another.
Is this therapy?
No, this is a story-sharing campaign, not a therapy session. Submitting your story does not create a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of immediate support, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed therapist or contact a crisis resource.
As a trauma therapist, I created this campaign due to the large amount of survivors I have seen who believed they were alone in their experience. Many didn’t have the words at first. Others were told to stay silent. What every survivor deserves is a safe space to speak their truth and be met with compassion.
Why should I submit my story?
Sharing your story can be a powerful act of healing. This is not just for others, but for yourself. Putting your experience into words, on your own terms, can help reclaim your voice and shift shame into strength. You never know who will see themselves in your words and finally feel a sense of hope, connection, or courage.
There’s no pressure to write a certain way or share every detail. Whether it’s a message of encouragement, a letter to your younger self, or a reflection on your journey, your story matters. It could be exactly what someone else needs to hear.
How To Share Your Story
Read and sign the consent form below so we can respectfully and ethically feature your story.
Upload your story. You can write a letter, a short paragraph, or even a poem.
We’ll review your submission and share selected stories on our website or social media, honoring your chosen level of anonymity.
You can share anonymously or with your first name only.
We will never post anything without your signed consent.
Prompt Suggestions
Your story is your own, and we deeply respect your journey. Keep in mind that the purpose is to empower other survivors. Please consider:
Avoid naming abusers or identifying others.
Be mindful of including details that may be triggering to others.
This is a space for empowerment, support, and healing. Submissions may be edited for clarity, grammar, or formatting but never for tone or meaning.
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, respectful, and uplifting environment for all.
Not sure what to say? You might write about:
What you wish you could tell your younger self
A moment that changed your healing journey
A truth you’ve reclaimed after being silenced
A message of hope for someone still struggling
Submit Your Story Here
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Before you submit your story it is important that you review the CONSENT FORM HERE