Saturday, December 13, 2025

Resilient Stories

Using the Power of Stories to Heal and Unite

Sexual Assault & Survivors

Resilient Stories: Empowering sexual assault survivors with hope and healing through shared experiences and community support.

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Choosing Not to Forgive Someone: You Can Still Heal
March 25, 2025 | Dr. Donna Bulatowicz | 👁 549 Views
It’s okay not to forgive people. Unfortunately, our culture often pressures people to forgive instantly, regardless of the harm done…
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A Recovery Story: Lisa Jo’s Story of Forgiveness and Redemption
January 10, 2025 | Danielle Dahl | 👁 669 Views
Lisa Jo Barr’s recovery story is a tapestry woven with pain, resilience, and the transformative power of faith. In her…
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Ron Blake’s Hero’s Journey: The Struggles of a Male Rape Victim
November 16, 2024 | Guest Contributor | 👁 848 Views
Written by: Ron Blake (TRIGGER WARNING) For many male rape victims, speaking out is a journey fraught with fear, societal…
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From Ashamed to Empowered: Surviving the Shame Spiral
July 19, 2024 | Prudence Lybeck | 👁 758 Views
(TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault) Experiencing a shame spiral after being raped in my mid-30s was a harrowing ordeal. The perpetrator…
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Healing in Community: Rediscovering My Own Strength
June 12, 2024 | Dr. Donna Bulatowicz | 👁 533 Views
Trigger Warning: This story references childhood sexual assault. When someone with more social capital and other power than me caused…
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Stories We Tell Ourselves & The Power They Hold
February 23, 2024 | Dr. Donna Bulatowicz | 👁 632 Views
Trigger Warning: This story addresses childhood sexual abuse. Stories profoundly influence us, including the stories we tell ourselves. They shape…
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Books Are Mirrors, Windows, & Sliding Glass Doors
January 13, 2024 | Dr. Donna Bulatowicz | 👁 1402 Views
Trigger warning: This story references sexual abuse as a child. I was unaware of the concept of books as windows,…
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Breaking Free from the Single Story: Why Your Full Truth Matters
January 3, 2024 | Dr. Donna Bulatowicz | 👁 667 Views
Mrs. Smith is a pseudonym. “A woman wouldn’t molest a girl,” the officer scoffed, tossing down his pad and pen.…
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Maternal Coercion and Scheming: How I Lost My Virginity
December 12, 2023 | Danielle Dahl | 👁 843 Views
This resilient story is about how my mother pressured me to lose my virginity because she thought I was too…
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BUILDING RESILIENCE

Connecting Through Stories: How Your Truth Can Spark Healing

September 30, 2025 | Danielle Dahl
At Resilient Stories, we hold a conviction: connecting through stories is a form of resilience. When you share truth, your...
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Ash Beckham on Breaking Free: Authenticity Beyond the Closet

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Healing with the 396 Hz Frequency: Releasing Fear & Guilt

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Wu Wei: Flowing Effortlessly with the Sacred Feminine

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The Power of Sound and Crystalline Music for Healing

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