Your Message to a Survivor
Our Survivor Involvement Project
recognises people that have experienced abuse in some form and go
on to become an inspiration!
But not everyone has enough
resources to survive alone and not everyone is lucky enough to have
a supportive community. For them, we would like to offer a message
of support.
We asked a range of practitioners
what message they would give to someone experiencing abuse....
"It is not your fault. It is not
your fault. It is not your fault. Remember every day that you
deserve good things and that you can have them - yes you! Remember
too that, even when you feel alone, there are people out there who
care deeply about you. Never give up. Keep your hope alive
because one day it will transform your life. Love to you,
always."
"Please don't give up! Logic says
there will be light at the end of the tunnel - so wait for the
light….."
"Hold my hand and I will always
walk with you, see the light and I will guide you. I will always be
with you."
"You are unique and amazing. You
have skills and abilities which will amaze you and others in years
to come. Every day take a moment and tell yourself you're amazing,
every day, even if you don't believe it. Say it! I know it's
true."
"I believe in you. I understand
that at the moment you don't have the resources to exit, you are
worth more. Your star will shine, in the meantime, we are all
shining the torch for you. I believe in your strength, your
courage, you are a survivor. We are all rooting for you. With love
now and after."
"Never give up hope. Even among a
lot of darkness there can at some time appear a glimmer of light.
However small a crack it is an opening from which growth can come
and opportunities to seek freedom. Think of comparison to a potato
laying in a sack of darkness - there is always a chance it can move
towards the light. Stay focused and determined and never give
up."
"Through god you can do anything,
let go, let god in your life. Pray to god and he will strengthen
you and guide you! God bless."
If you would like to contribute a
message:
Email sophie.taylor@avaproject.org.uk
or
Post on a postcard to:
AVA (Against Violence & Abuse)
Fourth Floor
Development House
56 - 64 Leonard Street
London EC2A 4LT
Your message will be used
anonymously.
