“The Mirror”
As a survivor of years of sexual abuse, this poet faces himself and his abuser. In the end, the mirror sees all.
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“It’s Only One” by Pricilla Santana
In this heartbreaking but empowering poem, Pricilla Santana shares the pain of growing up with an alcoholic father – and her conviction to never be like him.
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“Strands of Memory” by Natalia Rodriguez
In this beautiful tribute, Natalia shares her love for – and tragic loss of – her older sister, who taught her to braid her hair, and much more.
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“In the Silence” by Ariana Naranjo
In this brave, powerful poem, Ariana Naranjo shares her battle with depression and thoughts of suicide – as well as the resilience she has found within herself.
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Interviewing Renee Christenson – On Surviving an Alcoholic Father and the Loss of Her Son
Renee Christenson – wife, mother, dermatology physician assistant – escaped her abusive alcoholic father at age 17 by getting married to an abusive husband. They had children together, and several years later, they lost their 15 year-old son in a car accident. Here is the inspiring story of how Renee took charge of her life
An Interview with Survivor Charlie Troughton
Charlie Troughton, a high school administrator, husband, and father, shares his three greatest hardships: the divorce of his parents, the loss of his leg in a tractor accident, and the near-loss of his own marriage. Charlie’s story is proof that, with faith and determination, we can survive anything.
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