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Survivor Stories: Strength, Resilience, and Hope

Real stories of overcoming and empowerment

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Survivor's Stories

Discover powerful stories from survivors who have overcome immense challenges and found hope, strength, and empowerment. These personal accounts highlight resilience, courage, and the transformative journey of healing. Explore their experiences to gain insight, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of the impact of gender-based violence and the path to recovery.

January 13, 2025
“Tell your story. Shout it. Write it. Whisper it if you have to. But tell it. Some won't understand it. Some will outright reject it. But many will thank you for it. And then the most magical thing will happen...
Tulips, a symbol of Catherine's survivor story
December 31, 2024
Catherine is currently in the final year of her studies, and she hopes to become a psychotherapist like her mother to provide support to other survivors within the community.
Sian, a SAFE survivor story
November 26, 2024
“I am very happy and deeply grateful for my wonderful new life and for my family and friends who helped me achieve it.”
Ashley, a Survivor's Story
November 1, 2024
Ashley is a survivor and is proud to be a member of the SAFE Committee.
A woman is throwing birds in the air at sunset
October 1, 2024
Lorraine currently serves as a Director/Board Member of SAFE and was recently appointed Chair of the SAFE Committee
Abarna, September 2024 Survivor Story
September 1, 2024
Abarna has persevered and accomplished some of her biggest goals in life - and above all, she has survived - something she is grateful for every day.
Kai Ruhl
August 1, 2024
Kai Ruhl is a survivor who began volunteering with SAFE in August 2023 and became an honoured member in December 2023.

Almost two thirds (64%) of people in Canada know a woman who has experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse

- Canadian Women’s Foundation

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