Prompt #19

 This week's prompt is all about building self-esteem. Trauma cloaks us in shame and guilt. We need to take back our sense of self-worth. This prompt will help you see all the wonderful aspects of yourself.

I like myself because: I am a human being worthy of love, care, and respect. I do my best to be kind and considerate and help others.

I'm an expert at: working with others

I feel good about: all the work I do with survivors

I'm loved by: my family and friends

People say I am a good: listener

I consider myself a good: friend

I feel good when: I am hanging out with my family or helping others

I've been successful at: creating a fulfilling career

The traits I admire in myself are: kindness, intelligence, love, determination, caring

My favorite accomplishment is: creating a series of events of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Toot your own horn now!! Finish the statements and tell me the best parts of you in the comments!!

Prompt # 18

 This week's prompt is to write your purpose statement. What do you feel you are set on Earth to do? This helps focus us and our goals, as well as giving us a reason to keep moving forward. 

My purpose is to inspire other survivors; to bring light to their darkness. I want to model healing and perseverance. My story will be a guide for others. I will utilize my voice to speak for those who have lost theirs. My ears will listen to their stories, listen to their pain. My arms will bring comfort. My heart will beat for them when they feel like they can't go on. I will be their advocate.

Where does your purpose lie? 

Prompt # 17

This week's prompt is to write down what you remember, both good and bad.

I remember:

• sleepless nights
• the confusion
• the pain
• wondering why someone who was supposed to take care of me would be the one to hurt me
• the fear
• not knowing who to turn to
• wondering what I did wrong; what I did to "deserve" this
• not knowing how to say the words to let others know what was happening to me
• being desperate enough to try to take my life
• not being believed by some

I remember:

• my strength
• not giving up my spirit
• turning to love and not hate
• my resilience
• the support of most of those around me
• turning the pain into a passion for helping others
• finding a light in the darkness
• I survived 

What do you remember?