Story Telling

On this page, you will find resources dedicated to survivor healing, story telling, community building, and empowerment.
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Ourwave Survivor Stories

A place where survivors can read stories and share their own. Ourwave’s mission is to provide a safe platform in which individuals can share stories and interact with others to highlight hope and begin the healing process together.

Considering sharing your own experience of sexual violence? Check out MECASA'S guide on considerations/questions for sharing your story.

Telling Loved Ones About Sexual Assault

This RAINN article helps survivors in navigating sharing their stories with their loved ones. If you’re considering telling someone about what happened, there are a few questions you may want to ask yourself beforehand, tips to help prepare for the conversation, and ways to cope with unhelpful reactions if they occur.

#metoo videos of Survivor’s Stories

#metoo spread virally as a two-word hashtag used on social media in October 2017 to denounce sexual assault and harassment, in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against Harvey Weinstein. Since then, millions of people have used the hashtag to come forward with their experiences. We sat down with a select few to tell their stories, so that we might open a dialogue on the issue and create real change.

RAINN Speakers Bureau and Survivor Stories

Check out recent stories from RAINN Speakers Bureau members. These survivors have bravely shared their stories to help the public better understand the challenges survivors face, and to encourage survivors to come forward when they need support.

Take Back The Night Stories

Take Back The Night Foundation’s global mission is to end all forms of sexual violence, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, trafficking, stalking, gender harassment, and relationship violence, and to support survivors in their healing journeys. On their website survivors can share their stories and submit them for publication

Considering sharing your own experience of sexual violence? Check out MECASA'S guide on considerations/questions for sharing your story.

Story Telling

RAINN Speakers Bureau and Survivor Stories​Check out recent stories from RAINN Speakers Bureau members. These survivors have bravely shared their stories to help the public better understand the challenges survivors face, and to encourage survivors to come forward when they need support.

Looking for the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault? Head to mecasa.org.

RAINN Speakers Bureau and Survivor Stories

Check out recent stories from RAINN Speakers Bureau members. These survivors have bravely shared their stories to help the public better understand the challenges survivors face, and to encourage survivors to come forward when they need support.