Survivor's Words, Art and Action
On this page you will find beautiful, inspiring, and challenging words, art and campaigning contributed by survivors who have engaged in support at RASAC P&K, and other survivors who support us. Please be aware that some of the contributions may be hard to read as they can express difficult feelings. If you have something you would like to contribute to, let us know. Lastly a big thank you to everyone who's words, art and campaigning has contributed to this page. You inspire us.
16 Days of Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls 2020 - Poem by Sur5vor
We had some amazing contributions from survivors for the 16 Days of Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls 2020. This beautiful, powerful video and poem was created by Sur5vor. We would like to thank her for sharing this with us. This video looks at challenging themes of fear, anger, loss as well as hope and surviving, please be aware that some survivors may find this difficult to listen to.
16 Days of Action 2020 - A Poem About Hope - by a Survivor
Beautiful and powerful words by a survivor. This poem deal with themes of anger, hopelessness, hope and strength. Please note this poem might be difficult to read or may be triggering for some survivors.
A Poem About Hope - by a Survivor
Like a jigsaw scattered all over the floor, I can’t make sense of the pieces.
The lights are off again and my eyes are full of tears – I have no idea what’s happening here!
I have to hide, so that nobody can see I’m a mess,
I’m so ashamed and confused – I don’t know why I’m back here, I thought I’d passed the test?
A piece of the jigsaw is missing and I can’t get it back, you must of taken it with you the night of your attack.
But, how can I restore myself when you’ve taken part of me away, how can I fix myself? How will I ever be the same?
I’ll never get back that part of me that you stole, and I have no idea how to fill the blank hole.
I need to get back the piece of me you stole, and switch on the light in me that you broke!
I will rise from this, stronger than you’ll know!!
Cause I am a survivor, in more ways than anyone will ever know.
I’ll fill the space with something new and there is nothing now that you can do!!!
'Voices of Hope' a Collection of Words and thoughts from Survivors
A big thank you to all the survivors who added their words to this lovely little booklet produced by RASAC P&K. Here are some pages from the booklet.
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