Neurodivergent.| Founding CEO and director of My Trauma Is Chronic, But I Am Iconic!!|Expert by Experience at SLAM NHS and Merton Local Authority.|Lecturer at King's College University.|Multipotentialite.
"Why don’t survivors tell? Because they have to immediately prove they aren’t lying." This statement captures a painful reality for many survivors of trauma. The burden of proof and fear of disbelief can create a paralysing barrier to sharing their experiences. Instead of asking why they don’t tell, it’s crucial to shift the narrative to provide reasons they should feel empowered to share: 1. **Belief and Support**: Survivors should be assured that they will be believed and supported when they come forward. Creating a culture where survivors are trusted encourages them to speak out. 2. **Validation of Experience**: Sharing their story can validate their experience, helping them process and heal from the trauma. It acknowledges their pain and acknowledges their truth. 3. **Access to Resources**: By speaking up, survivors can access critical support services, therapy, legal aid, and medical care. These resources can be pivotal in their healing journey. 4. **Prevention of Further Harm**: Speaking out can prevent the perpetrator from harming others. Reporting can lead to intervention, potentially saving others from similar experiences. 5. **Empowerment and Regaining Control**: It’s a reclaiming of power and control over their narrative and life. By telling their story, survivors assert themselves as more than victims; they are survivors with agency. 6. **Breaking the Silence**: Each survivor who speaks up contributes to breaking the silence around these issues. This can inspire others to come forward and contribute to broader societal change. 7. **Advocacy for Change**: Sharing their experience can advocate for policy changes, better education, and improved support systems for survivors. 8. **Community and Solidarity**: By speaking out, survivors can find a community of others who have shared similar experiences. This sense of solidarity can be incredibly healing. 9. **Setting Boundaries**: It allows survivors to set boundaries and assert what is acceptable treatment. It sends a message that certain behaviours are not tolerated. 10. **Education and Awareness**: Sharing personal stories can educate others about the realities of trauma and its effects. This can lead to greater empathy and understanding. Ultimately, it’s about creating an environment where survivors are not re-traumatised by disbelief or judgement, but instead are encouraged, supported, and given every reason to speak their truth. #MTICBIAI #MyTraumaIsChronicButIAmIconic #BelieveSurvivors #EmpowermentThroughStory #EndTheSilence #BreakTheCycle #SupportSurvivors #HealingJourney #SpeakYourTruth #TraumaAwareness #CommunitySupport #AdvocateForChange #SolidarityInHealing #NoMoreVictimBlaming #SafeSpacesForSurvivors #EmpathyAndUnderstanding #StrengthInSharing
Advocate | Founder Defend Survivors | Owner Worthy & Wonderful Shop | Writer | Social Media Strategist
Why don’t survivors tell? Because they have to immediately prove they aren’t lying. Stop asking why they don’t tell and give them a reason they should. #supportsurvivors #respectsurvivors
