Dear Survivor

This blog post is especially for you, for us. We have been through hell. We have a unique bond because unless someone has been through the pain of sexual violence they will never understand the effort it takes to breathe again. Survivor, I want you to know that I believe you. I am not writing to you from a place of pride. I do not have it all together or all figured out. However, every day I make a decision to live again. To breathe again. I am speaking to you as a sister and a friend. You may be wondering why you should use unveiled faces as a resource for encouragement and healing?

Obviously, I am a survivor as well, but I have also learned how to overcome in many areas of my life. I have a history of childhood sexual abuse that started as early as three years old and I was sexually assaulted as an adult. My goal is to be honest with you about my experience because there is freedom in authenticity. I am no longer ashamed of the things I suffered in my life, but I did not get her overnight. If you are lost, I feel obligated to help and show you the way. I want to share incite and hope with you. I want to share things with you about the healing process that I wish people would have told me in the beginning.

Though this is not a Christian blog I cannot share my story and encourage you without mentioning all the ways Jesus healed me and comforted me over the years. If you are not familiar with the love and healing that is available hopefully Unveiled Faces will introduce you to the love of God.

Imperfectly,

Nicole