Today, we launch the first of the SARCC survivor voices series. The series may include poetry, reflective posts, artwork, and so much more. Anything shared through the series is shared with the permission of the survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or trafficking who developed these posts. As always, SARCC shareS deep appreciation and gratitude for the survivors who trust us to be a part of their healing journey.
Y o u
You were cold, to the touch and inside your soul
S o u l
My soul was cheated but I’m not broken
B r o k e n
My trust severely Broken, with no future hope
H o p e
A term that didn’t seem tangible, yet I p e r s i s t e d
P e r s i s t e n c e
Every couple years I would try again, yet nothing helped
H e l p
Something people ask for when they are at their end
E n d
The end for you and everyone like you.
Y o u
You were like the warm sun and I saw a fighting chance
C h a n c e
I took a chance on you and you shined through my darkness
D a r k n e s s
My darkness started to turn Grey, even after all the failed attempts
A t t e m p t
I attempted to keep going, because you showed me all I could gain.
G a i n
Gainesville, VA, where I went to finally get my closure
C l o s u r e
Is there even such a thing, or did i just close the door
D o o r s
I’m not sure if my door will ever fully close, but with you it has definitely moved
M o v e
Moving on, and obtaining strengths,something i never received in the past
P a s t
My past is finally where it should be And I am grateful for SARCC (Alicia) that I am able to start feeling free.
