Survivors' Truths

I met my abuser my junior year of college. I was not looking for a boyfriend; instead I was focused on getting into law school. All was perfect for the

When I was asked to speak today at Vera House’s Report to the Community I was a bit hesitant at first. While I have shared my experience before with selected

I was her only child, her first-born, born to her on her l6th birthday. I didn’t know her anger. I didn’t know her pain I thought I was a beautiful

My name is Aminata and my country of origin is Liberia. An African woman is raised to honor and obey your husband at all times. Women do not have a

My name is Jennifer. When I was asked to speak here today, I wasn’t sure that I could muster up the courage to do it, but here I stand before

I remember the summer before the abuse began — running through the fields of golden rod and phlox behind our house. I used to run through the fields and put

Hi. My name is David. I am an adult male survivor of sexual abuse perpetrated by my parents. The sexual abuse began in my early childhood and continued until my

I am here today to talk about the sexual abuse of little boys through my own story. I grew up in a modest, blue collar home in inner-city Pittsburgh. It

Good afternoon everyone, My name is Cindy and I am speaking to you on behalf of Joan, Georgia, Jaylenne and myself. We are a group of women with disabilities and

My name is Charlotte, and I am a survivor of domestic and sexual violence. My story is about what it means to have a safe place to stay. One day