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Celebrating your survival

Juice
Juice
Has anyone marked their continuing recovery from their abuse in a tangible way? Yesterday I felt a sudden urge to do something like plant a tree as a symbol of how much I've achieved despite my abuser.
Has anyone allready done this, or does anyone have any ideas?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think that's a great idea and very creative! I honestly don't have any other ideas but planting a tree is great! Good for you!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Mine has been a little more extreme, I have started to promote myself as an advocate for victims and their families of abuse.
I have also given a major presentation to professionals and last night I did a sponsored fire walk - real liberation!
I made a bird table and the pleasure I get out of watching the birds in the garden especially if I am feeling down is immeasurable. I love the idea of planting a tree as a milestone and congratulations on your recovery. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
deleted_user
deleted_user
yes and no. i haven't actually done it, but i have allowed my poems to be read in front of the United Nations and also allowed one of them to be displayed at a Human Trafficking exhibit in a museum. That's been the extent of what I've done.

I figure maybe it will help someone else. Sometimes I figure I'm just too far gone to really be helped.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've never really thought of doing something like that! That's an awesome idea! I may have to do something like that now. I hope you go ahead and do something to signify your survival. You deserve it!
SeekingStrength19
SeekingStrength19
I hadn't thought of doing anything to "celebrate" my survival. I'm going to give it some thought now, thanks for sharing the idea.
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