Thank you for your decision to share your story - it can be challenging, but it can also be healing. Take your time -  you are in charge of your story. We recommend writing it out in a word document before copy/pasting it here; that way you have all the time and freedom you need to edit it. You can share about the abuse or assault, or simply name it and talk about where your life has gone since.

Your story will be posted on our "Survivor Stories Wall," a virtual "wall" on our website where visitors can read anonymous stories. Your story will remind other survivors that they are not alone and that they have support and solidarity. It will also help people who may not be survivors themselves to recognize that there is not just one way assault or abuse happens, nor is there any one right way to survive.

Please know that while this is anonymous, we cannot guarantee that your story will not be recognized by someone familiar to your situation. Please use your best judgement in deciding what you are comfortable with sharing, as we cannot control how our website users view or share the stories.

By submitting your story, you agree that Bolton Refuge House, Inc cannot be held liable for third party use of stories.