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DEFINING MOMENTS
FROM THE EDITOR ...DEFINING MOMENTS
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As the theme of the Summer/Fall issue of Voices Heard unfolds, it becomes apparent that we all have many defining moments in our lives. These are but a few from survivors I’ve met along the way.
From the stories of survivors’ recovery and healing to ideas for resilience, I see similarities and differences in each of our stories. Lori Pitts, I Found It! pg. 8; finds her voice a bit at a time and slowly learns how to use it effectively. Chris Cline, God’s Redemption – My Journey of God’s Healing from Sexual Abuse pg. 10; finds her power through God’s healing while Donna Jensen, Deep Sleep pg. 14; discovers moments of healing still years later through illness. Myki Jones, Clarity Within the Snow, Humidity, and Heat, pg. 16; finds clarity and unpacks her trauma after moving to the country. They Stole My “No,” pg. 20 by Pastor Mark Sowersby once again defines losing his voice and being incapable of saying No for many years. Rachel Grant celebrates finding her voice in Here’s to Not Being Nice, pg. 22. I, Claire O’Leary, recover another piece of myself in Not my Fault, pg. 24 while Darlene J. Clark shares her doubts about being worthy in Keeping Negative Thoughts Away, pg.26. Karo Ska shares her lesson in self-love through her poem, i can’t love like a wild animal, pg.29. Lessons in resilience are shared in the Building Resilience section. Rona Peart Brodrick shares her take on resiliency in A Lotus For You, pg. 31. Rachel Grant shows her true self in Coming Out — My Defining Moment, pg. 32. Denise Bossarte helps us through anxiety in Working with the Energy of Anxiety, pg. 34.
As always, the resource section keeps growing with a selection of books for adult survivors with live links to access them pg. 38, parents, family, teens, and kids, pg. 40. We also feature online groups and resources and are now offering space for coaches to share their wisdom.
Share your wisdom or your stories with me at Claire@ClaireOLeary.com.
Remember you can also purchase a printed copy of the Spring 2022 Voices Heard: highlighting the Survivor Nest Project and view past issues at empoweredvoicetravelingexhibit.com/ voices-heard/
