“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” - Dr. Seuss Tonight I was walking home and there were two little girls with their father. One was on his shoulders and one was playing on her scooter. The little one was saying, “I’m on daddy’s shoulders” and she kept repeating it while the older one, who was maybe six was riding in front of [...]
“But no matter how much evil I see, I think it’s important for everyone to understand that there is much more light than darkness.” ― Robert Uttaro, To the Survivors The truth about sexual abuse is that it changes who you are and who you were meant to be. It robs you of your faith in others and your beliefs about yourself. The truth about sexual abuse is that it taints your interpretation of your [...]
I’m going to tell you a story about a little girl. It may be hard to read, but as with all dark things there also comes light. My Story There once was a little girl. She was smart and precocious and independent. She liked to do things for herself and was wildly adventurous. She was always off on her own playing with toys or reading or building things or doing things. She liked to play [...]
"I'm a survivor - a living example of what people can go through and survive." - Elizabeth Taylor Facts I am 5'4 1/2". My name is Carrie. My father was a truck driver. My mother was a stay-at-home mom/insurance broker. I am a 5th generation (or so) American. I am of European descent. These are facts about me. I am also a sexual abuse survivor. This is also a fact. Although I would like it [...]
