The day my life changed forever was in July 2010. I choose not to pinpoint the date in fear of it becoming some type of designated anniversary of my trauma.
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breath
On Becoming A Featured Performer At Poetry Readings
in self-talk
Why I Donated My Birthday And Ran 8 Miles During DVAM 2017
in activism
Knowing that 22 of my friends and family donated a total of $600 to FORCE and The Monument Quilt boosted my excitement. I was confident that I could run eight miles for survivors of sexual violence.
Read MoreBody Image Issues Have Held Me Back. This Is What I Know Now
in body image
For a long and significant part of my life, I remember feeling like my body was the ultimate punishment.