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What is sexual assault? And how does KCSARC help?

01.05.24

Sexual assault is any unwanted or illegal sexual contact or behavior.

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.

Serving all survivors

05.22.25 | By Kate Garvey

KCSARC wants to assure our community that we remain steadfast in our commitment to serving all survivors, without judgment and without question.

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.

Celebrating community resilience during SAAPM

04.01.25 | By Kate Krug-Garvey

As we begin Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, we reflect on the many challenges faced by survivors and the organizations that support them. Yet, we are witnessing something extraordinary—the unwavering resilience of our community.

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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.

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