Only when he began to confront what had been so long hidden did David begin to free himself from its effects.
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David Alan Balcarras: It’s Not Your Fault
“[My therapist] just said, it–was–not–your–fault. And just like that—something huge changed.”
“[My therapist] just said, it–was–not–your–fault. And just like that—something huge changed.”
Dennis Gilbert Garcia: Turn it Around
With his faith in God and in himself, and with the help of an “angel,” Dennis is turning around a life marred by sexual trauma and drug abuse.
With his faith in God and in himself, and with the help of an “angel,” Dennis is turning around a life marred by sexual trauma and drug abuse.
David Washington: Recover and Reclaim
Faith, loving parents, his stalwart father, and musical talent helped David reclaim his life and recover from a childhood rape that could have shattered him.
Faith, loving parents, his stalwart father, and musical talent helped David reclaim his life and recover from a childhood rape that could have shattered him.
Dugal Armour: Hands That Heal
With the steadfast support of his wife, and with capable hands that turn found objects into sculpture, Dugal has confronted the past and become a leader for fellow survivors.
With the steadfast support of his wife, and with capable hands that turn found objects into sculpture, Dugal has confronted the past and become a leader for fellow survivors.
Desmond Biss: Unlock the Safe
“I went from being kind of in an autopilot state of mind through life, to being a part of life.”
“I went from being kind of in an autopilot state of mind through life, to being a part of life.”
Don Cribbs: You Can Control Your Response
Faith and determination have helped Don to overcome the abuse he suffered and to look ahead to a career in counseling fellow survivors.
Faith and determination have helped Don to overcome the abuse he suffered and to look ahead to a career in counseling fellow survivors.
Don Ballard: Give Yourself Time
“Realize that after a time you’ve gotta do something about it or suffer for the rest of your life.”
“Realize that after a time you’ve gotta do something about it or suffer for the rest of your life.”
Douglas Woodbury: Confront the Trauma
“I need to get out in front of this and not be afraid to disclose and … to deal with it.”
“I need to get out in front of this and not be afraid to disclose and … to deal with it.”
Ed Mashek: A New Start
Ed has battled against abuse, bullying, betrayal and indifferent government agencies. He’s now setting his sights on a new start in a very different land.
Ed has battled against abuse, bullying, betrayal and indifferent government agencies. He’s now setting his sights on a new start in a very different land.
Emery Wade: Peace in Music
Abused as a child by a priest, it was in prison that Emery re-connected with his Maori roots and found the strength to pursue healing and re-connection with fellow survivors.
Abused as a child by a priest, it was in prison that Emery re-connected with his Maori roots and found the strength to pursue healing and re-connection with fellow survivors.
Eelim Hermary: Unravel the Knots
A sublime sense of humor, an iron will, and talking with fellow survivors are helping Eelim to overcome the legacies of severe trauma.
A sublime sense of humor, an iron will, and talking with fellow survivors are helping Eelim to overcome the legacies of severe trauma.
Geoff Cavell: Vulnerability is Worth It
“It was actually the hardest thing I’ve been through, but at the same time talking became the easiest thing I’ve ever done, once I had taken the leap of faith.”
“It was actually the hardest thing I’ve been through, but at the same time talking became the easiest thing I’ve ever done, once I had taken the leap of faith.”
Eric Stiles: Drops of Love
Drops of love enabled Eric to survive his violence-marred childhood, and to transform his suffering into a motive for action.
Drops of love enabled Eric to survive his violence-marred childhood, and to transform his suffering into a motive for action.
Eric Jennings: The First Words Can be the Hardest
“These words need to be spoken, and not just for me. We all need to acknowledge what we are all surrounded by.”
“These words need to be spoken, and not just for me. We all need to acknowledge what we are all surrounded by.”
Gino Werner: Have Faith
Gino credits his faith in God and loving family – his wife and three children – with giving the strength to overcome his traumatic childhood.
Gino credits his faith in God and loving family – his wife and three children – with giving the strength to overcome his traumatic childhood.