Brave Step empowers individuals who have been impacted by sexual violence and is shaping a strong, supportive community.
Charlotte, N.C.
Joined March 2014
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Located in Concord, NC, @ABraveStep is empowering adults impacted by sexual violence. Learn more and donate: nas.cr/3IhLi3A
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Animals shake when they experience trauma/anxiety to calm their nervous systems. We carry our stress/trauma around daily & use food/other addictions to soothe the emotional discomfort.
Here’s how to release painful emotions & memories stored in your body buff.ly/2LAbMNJ
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"I am not everything that has ever happened to me, I am everything I became while I healed. Stronger but softer. Focused but not obsessed. A teacher but still a student. I am not broken, I am beautiful. I’m a survivor." ~CWpoet
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Consent is freely given and can be withdrawn at any time. #ConsentisEverything bit.ly/2Xknqo7
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Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. - Thomas Edison
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Need a break? Take a moment for some cleansing breaths here. Turn up the volume. #breathe
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Consent is an agreement between participants to engage in sexual activity. It can be withdrawn at any moment! Listed are the four conditions when consent cannot be given.
#Consent #Communication #sohlv
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"Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” - Nora Ephron facebook.com/permalink.php?s…
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A way to show continued support to a survivor of sexual violence is to check in on them periodically. Show them you are always going to be there for them! 💌🫂
#ContinuedSupport #Reminder #CheckIn #Survivor #SexualViolence #YouAreLoved #sohlv
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Saying daily affirmations and reminders may help you understand that you are an amazing person. Your trauma does not define you. You are worthy! 💟🌟
#Affirmations #DailyReminders #Wellness #sohlv
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And don't judge yourself by your reactions, which often include variants of self-harm. For me, this included addiction, promiscuity, and cutting.
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Perpetrators of sexual violence are less likely to go to jail than other criminals. In fact, less than 1% of rapists are ever incarcerated. goo.gl/as9qCl
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Words of wisdom. ✨ Ask yourself: What do I need today? How can I honor myself and my values today? #selfcare #trauma #survivor #mindfulness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
