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Alex Jayne
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.

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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.

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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.

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Tramoya’s Blog

04.25.25

In this deeply personal reflection, Empowered Voices member Tramoya shares how cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and faith helped her reclaim her voice and heal after trauma.

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Lynne’s Blog

02.24.25

Empowered Voices member Lynne’s journey is one of resilience and transformation. In this blog post, she shares her experiences of surviving sexual abuse and the pivotal role KCSARC played in her healing process.

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Lorna’s Blog

01.24.25

Empowered Voices member Lorna shares her story of growing up in Seattle, marked by both cherished memories and painful experiences of abuse. After years of remaining silent about the abuse, Lorna found new hope at KCSARC and the power to reclaim her life.

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Sarah’s Blog

12.18.24

Empowered Voices member Sarah shares her experience of being sexually assaulted and the years of silence and verbal abuse that followed. Through therapy and support from KCSARC, she found the courage to advocate for herself and set healthy boundaries.

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Heaven’s Blog

11.21.24

Empowered Voices member Heaven shares her powerful story of resilience and growth through KCSARC’s parenting program as a single mother of four, two of whom survived childhood sexual abuse.

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Andy’s Blog

10.24.24

Empowered Voices member Andy shares his story about discussing consent, mental health, and self-care with his middle-school son. He reflects on his own experiences with therapy and encourages other male survivors to seek support.

Empowered Voices: Healing Through Advocacy

07.24.24

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