Lorna’s Blog
10.16.25
It’s common for people who have experienced the trauma of sexual assault to withdraw out of shame, hurt and fear. In this blog, Empowered Voices member Lorna shares her powerful journey of breaking through the isolation, reaching out to KCSARC for support and opening her world to happiness.
Lessons from “Surviving Ohio State”
08.22.25 | By Chris Johnson, MSW, LICSW
KCSARC’s Director of Prevention sees valuable lessons in a new documentary focused on the impact of sexual abuse on the lives of male athletes at The Ohio State University. Why did adults whose job it was to protect them look the other way, and why is it so difficult for male survivors to speak out — and for us to hear their voices?
Alexandra Jayne’s Blog
07.24.25
There are many reasons why survivors may delay disclosing their abuse. For Empowered Voices member Alexandra Jayne, that delay was rooted in love, courage, and a deep desire to shield others from the kind of pain she herself wished someone had protected her from. In her blog, featuring personal poems, Alexandra Jayne shares her powerful journey to healing and reclaiming her voice.
Nick’s Blog
06.26.25
During Men’s Mental Health Month, Empowered Voices member Nick sheds light on the often-unspoken struggles men face when seeking help after trauma. Through reflection on his own journey, he wants men to know that they are not alone, there is no shame in getting support, and there are resources available to help them recover and reclaim their lives.
Mick’s Blog
05.22.25
Empowered Voices member Mick shares their journey of recognizing and healing from sexual assault as a teen. Despite being involved in the #MeToo movement, they struggled to identify their experience as sexual assault when it happened to them. Through therapy, they found healing and want other survivors to know that help is out there, and that hope isn’t out of reach.