Survivor Stories

At Saprea, we believe that creating a strong community of survivors is a key way to inspire hope and promote healing. Reading others’ experiences can help you know that you’re not alone. And we’d love for you to add your voice to our community.

Share your story
Have your own story to share? Submit it to Survivor Stories
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Your gift can support survivors and help them Reclaim Hope.
Have your own story to share? Submit it to Survivor Stories
Interested in attending the Saprea Retreat?
Have your own story to share? Submit it to Survivor Stories
Interested in attending the Saprea Retreat?
Your gift can support survivors and help them Reclaim Hope.
Have your own story to share? Submit it to Survivor Stories
Interested in attending the Saprea Retreat?
Your gift can support survivors and help them Reclaim Hope.
Have your own story to share? Submit it to Survivor Stories
Interested in attending the Saprea Retreat?
Your gift can support survivors and help them Reclaim Hope.

Share Your Story to Inspire Other Survivors

Your story has the power to help other survivors reclaim hope. Although every survivor’s story is different, many will find strength through your courage to share your experiences as you’ve navigated your own healing journey.

What to Share

We want your story to reflect your own unique, authentic journey. As you decide what to share, your main goal should be to encourage, empower, and inspire other survivors. Here are a few guidelines to help you:

  • Please do not talk about the specifics of the abuse or your perpetrator as these details could re-traumatize survivors.
  • Please share a breakthrough moment that was a turning point for you. We would love to hear how you are moving forward and healing.
  • Please upload high resolution photo(s). If you have questions, please email questions@saprea.org.

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    By clicking "Accept Terms" you agree to the following: I am voluntarily submitting my survival story, either in written or photo format or both, to Saprea. I authorize Saprea to use, edit, publish and share all or any part of my story on the website and social media pages of Saprea and its partners and in any communication by Saprea with the media or the public describing or furthering the purposes and goals of Saprea. I grant Saprea permission to contact me via the contact information I provided about my story. I do not, however, authorize Saprea to use my contact information for purposes other than contacting me about this story, nor do I authorize Saprea to share my contact information within or outside of Saprea. I do not authorize Saprea to use my story for monetary gain. I recognize that by submitting my story it may be shared with the general public; access to my story may not be restricted or kept private by Saprea. There is no expiration date for my authorization to Saprea to use my story as described above. However, I understand that I may revoke this authorization at any time by giving notice to Saprea at the following email address: questions@saprea.org. I understand that I will not receive any compensation, financial or otherwise, for the submission or publication of my story. My story is true to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that if I do not accept these terms Saprea will not be able to accept my story or use it in any way. However, eligibility for participation in Saprea’s retreats, programs or other services is not conditioned on my acceptance of these terms or the submittal of my story. The terms on this webpage serve as my copy of my authorization to Saprea. I may request a copy of this authorization by submitting a request to Saprea at the following email address: questions@saprea.org.