A victim is defined as a person who suffers from a destructive or injurious action or agency or a person who is deceived or cheated, as by his or her own emotions or ignorance, by the dishonesty of others, or by some impersonal agency.
A survivor is defined as a person who contiunues to function or prosper in spite of opposition, hardship, or setbacks.
I am a survivor because my mom believed me. I am a survivor because my family loves and supports me. I am a survivor because of the therapy I received throughout high school. I am a survivor because I forgave my dad - not for him but for me. I am a survivor because I can talk about my story without shame or guilt.
For those of you that suffer in silence please know that you are not alone.
I am proud of you. Love you.
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