A Survivor's Story: Ashley
It’s survivor stories that serve as lessons for others who have experienced gender-based and/or intimate partner violence.
“I believe all of [this] has made me the strong person I am today, and now allows me to help others get out of situations I wish I could have had help getting out of.”
Those are the words said today by an amazing adult woman whose abuse story began at a very young age.
She was molested and human trafficked by her foster brother at the young age of 4 and 5.
She was molested everyday at age 13-14 by her mom’s best friend. She took the abuser to court - who was sentenced to two (2) years but got out early for “good behaviour” !!!!!
In her early twenties she was ruffied at a bar, then taken advantage of by multiple guys in the bar bathroom while security stood around and didn’t do anything.
She has also overcome emotional abuse in a same sex relationship.
Her name is Ashley. She is a survivor and is proud to be a member of the SAFE Committee. She bravely shares her story in the hopes to help others victims of abuse and GBV.
SAFE is honoured in having Ashley as a key member of the SAFE Committee.
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