This one's for every survivor, especially the ones who survived as little girls. I'm an adult survivor, standing with you. 💙 1 in 3 women globally experience DV and SA at some point in their lifetime. Sit with that stat for a second. You are not what happened to you. You are not a victim. You are a survivor. You are believed. You are not alone. And to the men standing beside us: thank you. Keep showing up. Keep speaking up. If you're wondering what you can do, start here:
✨ Believe survivors the first time they tell you
✨ Speak up when something isn't right, even when it's uncomfortable
✨ Teach the little ones in your life that their body is theirs and that they can always tell you anything If you or someone you love needs support:
📞 Adults, RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673), free, confidential, 24/7
📞 Children and parents, Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453, 24/7
📍 Charlotte, Safe Alliance Greater Charlotte Hope Line: 980-771-HOPE (4673), free, confidential, 24/7 @julie.young It's never too late to reach out. 💙 #sexualassault #charlottenc #traumahealing #cornell #femaleempowerment