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I am a survivor of abuse from the ages of 2 to 14 by my mother who sold me to a paedophile ring at 6 years old. I am the founder of Feather Survivors huge support group to give others hope. Bec https://lnkd.in/ext_v4zK 📢 Do you have something to say that makes you feel strong? Follow the 'Join our community' Link in bio👆 🚨 Now Featuring Video Stories! Interested in sharing yours? Drop us a DM for more info. ⁠ #BreakTheSilence #SurvivorSupport #CommunityStrong #SpeakOut

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Jennifer was the first person to bravely share her story with Something to Say, and it gained huge interest on YouTube. Now, she’s back to update us with more of her incredible journey. In this exclusive Q&A, Jennifer dives even deeper, answering the questions you’ve been asking and offering insights into how she’s grown since. 🚨 Don’t miss out - this special Q&A is available only for our Level 3+ Patreon and YouTube members 🚨 Sign up here 👇 ➡️ Join us on Patreon: https://lnkd.in/e7Bf4DA6 ➡️ Join us on You Tube: Something to Say - YouTube #somethingtosay

If you thought Jennifer’s first video was moving, her second video takes it even deeper. In “How I tell my grooming and abuse story today,” Jennifer opens up about how her journey has evolved, how she’s found joy in life again, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Her advice? “You don’t have to carry the burden forever.” This is a must-watch for anyone in need of hope and healing. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ewcUvEEH 🎧 Listen on your favourite podcast app: https://lnkd.in/eruiRqhj 🚨Tomorrow is the Day! 🚨 This Thursday, we’re sharing an exclusive Q&A that uncovers even more of Jennifer’s powerful journey. Find out the answers to the questions you’ve been curious about and gain insights you won’t hear anywhere else. 🚨 Don’t miss out - this special Q&A is available only for our Level 3+ Patreon and YouTube members 🚨 Sign up here: ➡️ Join us on Patreon: https://lnkd.in/e7Bf4DA6 ➡️ Join us on You Tube: https://lnkd.in/e4uzSvTc

Prepare yourself for a story that every parent needs to hear. In her powerful first video with us, Jennifer delivers a raw, unfiltered message about the dangers lurking where we least expect them. 🤚 "I’d highly recommend all parents of tweens and above have a watch of this video. It’s scary how easy it is to believe that someone acting kindly to our kids is doing it in innocence... but my story is a hard hit in the gut. We think we’d see signs, we think they’d tell us... statistics tell us they won’t, and this story is an all-too-real reminder that we need to be on our guards, protecting our kids from the wolves in sheep’s clothing." Jennifer Smith 👉 Watch Jennifer's video: https://lnkd.in/e39MpXnA 👉 Read her full story: https://lnkd.in/eBsKCMqA 📢This Thursday, we’re sharing an exclusive Q&A, diving even deeper into Jennifer’s incredible journey. Get answers to the questions you’ve been wanting to ask and hear insights you won’t find anywhere else. 🚨 Don’t miss out - this special Q&A is available only for our Level 3+ Patreon and YouTube members 🚨 Sign up here 👇 ➡️ Join us on Patreon: https://lnkd.in/e7Bf4DA6 ➡️ Join us on You Tube: Something to Say - YouTube #somethingtosay #survivor #importanttopics

Annie spent years carrying the shame of her abuse, and trying to bury it within herself. When people first heard of her abuse she was victim blamed and made to feel disgusting. To see full video, go to our YouTube channel, link here - https://lnkd.in/gUqgNW_k

🚨 Jennifer’s Story: Then & Now! 🚨 As the first person to bravely share her experience with Something to Say, Jennifer has shown incredible strength in her ongoing fight for justice. This week, we’re revisiting her courageous journey. Her voice, once silenced, is now louder than ever. Jennifer’s Original Story… I am going through a sexual assault case against a man that molested me when I was 12 years old. He was 19. It’s a long story – another common religious one – where I was vulnerable, looking for love, and preyed upon by someone who knew he could say “God told me we were special together” and it would work. I chose to go against him 10 years later and the legal process has been draining to say the least. Majorly due to the fact that the Mormon community has helped him receive legal representation. I’ve heard of hear say from the community saying I should just “forgive”…a victim blaming and manipulative tactic to keep it all hush because they are secretly worried they will have to take responsibility for letting it all happen because many members were aware of it, but did nothing to stop it. They want to protect their little community- not do the right thing. I have something to say; I don’t think survivors of sexual abuse have to “let go” or “forgive” in order to be happy again. I DO NOT forgive him. How do you forgive someone who is not sorry? He is only sorry he has to be held accountable for it. I acknowledge it happened and I acknowledge I have a whole life ahead of me. That’s it. My anger and lack of forgiveness has been the fuel that has helped me prevent this from happening to other children and I’m proud of myself for that. I’m proud of myself for choosing not to forgive him. It is ignorant and toxically positive to push a narrative that we just need to “forgive” to let go. Spoiler alert: I’m happier than I’ve ever been and don’t plan on forgiving him ever. Jennifer https://lnkd.in/eBsKCMqA Don’t miss out: This Thursday, we’re releasing an exclusive Q&A with Jennifer for Patreon and YouTube members. Sign up now to hear her powerful insights and access this special feature! ➡️ Join us on Patreon: https://lnkd.in/e7Bf4DA6 ➡️ Join us on You Tube: https://lnkd.in/e4uzSvTc Don’t forget to keep an eye out for tomorrow’s post when we dive deeper into Jennifer’s story! 🌟

It's important to raise awareness about this: As highlighted in a study, 'The generally much-lower rate for males may be partially inaccurate; under-reporting may be particularly prevalent because of the possibility of greater shame and the fear that they will be labeled as homosexual (if the aggressor was another man) or weak (if the aggressor was a woman), which may combine with the fact that they are more often accused of having provoked the abuse.' Source: Journalists Resource https://lnkd.in/e2FWfFW6 How many voices are we missing because of fear, stigma, and harmful stereotypes? No one should suffer in silence.

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Have you watched Leila's video yet? My abusive father took accountability for the harm he had caused me Leila has a very unique story to share. She was sexually abused by her father throughout her adolescence. After a challenging early life, she found herself at the age of 24, about to be married, and thinking of her future family. She knew her father could never be a part of their lives without serious acknowledgement of what had gone before and change. Hear this remarkable story of how she and her father worked together to mend their relationship. You can watch on YouTube or listen on your usual podcast app, links below. YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dHM-Utdp Podcast: https://lnkd.in/ekch3BKb To connect with Leila; website: www.leilareyes.com The Freedom Project: https://lnkd.in/emj4ZJbr To buy her book: https://amzn.to/3Yz6lax Join our Patreon for extra content and early access: https://lnkd.in/ed3cpQPw To follow us on social media; Instagram: https://lnkd.in/ePVeEFr3 Facebook: https://lnkd.in/eBNGvVb3 LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eqGVvEhv TikTok: https://lnkd.in/eskbzm6Y