“The only way to resolve shame is to talk about it.”

— Brené Brown

When I first started my healing journey, I was paralyzed by shame. While part of me desperately wanted support, there was a bigger part of me that wasn’t ready to say the words out loud. I was terrified of being judged, and part of me was convinced that I might be making the whole thing up. During those painful days, I took comfort in the words of other survivors who were brave enough to share their stories publicly. This blog is a collection of reflections from my own healing journey. It is my hope that they might provide solace to anyone who has experienced sexual trauma. I see you.

A Note on Content Advisories:

Certain topics I write about might be triggering for some readers. I will always strive to disclose when I think a post could be triggering at the beginning, and will include the theme(s) that the post is about so you can make an informed choice about whether you want to proceed. Please be gentle with yourself and honour your needs. If you find yourself feeling uncomfortable or triggered, I have a list of resources that can help you find support.

Byrne sitting on a chair with her legs crossed. She is wearing a white blazer and blue jeans and she is writing in her journal.

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