Awareness campaigns change what we know . But survivor stories change who we are .
In the world of advocacy, data points are easy to ignore. Statistics blur together; numbers numb the mind. But a story? A story stops you mid-scroll. It breaks your heart, and then, remarkably, it mends it.
If you are a survivor reading this: Your story is a lantern in the dark. You do not owe it to anyone, but if you choose to share it, know that you are not just healing yourself. You are lighting the way home for a stranger.