Even Still

Designed to be a voice for survivors of sexual violation, and a place of peace amidst their fight.

[cottaegecore]

[lolthsword]

despite everything.

[bitterfeelingss]

Those previous versions of herself were so distant now that remembering them was almost like remembering other people, acquaintances, young women whom she’d know a long time ago, and she felt such compassion for them.

-Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

[drumcorpshero]

This could save lives so I thought I’d share!

[rimonoroni]

“i’m not the same as who i was before [x] thing happened to me” does it help to know that you would not have stayed that person regardless

[rimonoroni]

added a graphic to elaborate on the specifics of what i’m trying to say.

basically, everybody changes all the time for all sorts of reasons. don’t let the myth of static selfhood trick you into thinking you’re unworthy. the only way to go is forward, which would be the case no matter what, and that’s okay.

[slfcare]

ten years ago you were so scared of such different things, but you survived them anyway. the same goes for five years ago and two years ago. everything that has ever felt like a hurdle, you’ve passed through. so be afraid, identify your fears, and then allow yourself to remember that in just a little while, this will be another thing that you have overcome.

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website

[hesbythecampfire]

StopNCII.org is operated by the Revenge Porn Helpline which is part of SWGfL, a charity that believes that everyone should benefit from technology, free from harm. Founded in 2000, SWGfL works with a number of partners and stakeholders around the world to protect everyone online

Sounds legit

[songue85]

StopNCII.org is operated by the Revenge Porn Helpline which is part of SWGfL, a charity that believes that all should benefit from technolog

[valtsv]

it's always "you gnawed off your own leg to escape like an animal caught in a trap" and never "why didn't anyone try to help you out of the trap" or "why weren't you provided with any other resources to escape the trap with except for your own teeth"

[trufflesmushroom]

[mijitogustavito]

Keeping this quote to my grave

[lone-nyctophile]

~ Whitney Hanson

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when it's "burn the bitch", they're shrieking. when the truth comes out, it's quiet [for @rosaadiazs ]

[notchainedtotrauma]

Image transcript:

Thriving: "I got this"

Calm and steady with minor mood fluctuations

Able to take things in stride

Consistent performance

Able to take feedback and to adjust to changes or plans

Able to focus

Able to communicate effectively

Normal sleep patterns and appetite

Surviving: "Something isn't right"

Nervousness, sadness, increased mood fluctuations

Inconsistent performance

More easily overwhelmed or irritated

Increased need for control and difficulty adjusting to changes

Trouble sleeping or eating

Activities and relationships you used to enjoy seem less interesting or even stressful

Muscle tension, low energy, headaches

Struggling: "I can't keep this up"

Persistent fear, panic, anxiety, anger, pervasive sadness, hopelessness

Exhaustion

Poor performance and difficulty making decisions or concentrating

Avoiding interaction with coworkers, family and friends

Fatigue, aches and pains

Restless, disturbed sleep

Self-medicating with substances, food, or other numbing activities

In Crisis: "I can't survive this"

Disabling distress and loss of function

Panic attacks

Nightmares or flashbacks

Unable to fall or stay asleep

Intrusive thoughts

Thoughts of self-harm or suicide

Easily enraged or aggressive

Careless mistakes and inability to focus

Feeling numb, lost, or out of control

Withdrawal from relationships

Dependence on substances, food, or other numbing activities to cope

End transcript.

Source of transcript @hauntedselves

[dragon-in-a-fez]

I don't know who needs to hear this (except me 2 years ago) but if you're lying to your therapist to make sure they don't think your partner is abusing you, then you already know your partner is abusing you.

[dragon-in-a-fez]

*bursts in with a megaphone* parents don’t get to decide what qualifies as child abuse

[javarisx-fightingthosedemons]

[khayriya-deactivated20250830]

Good morning, you have to be the thing that saves you

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