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#869

I met my abuser Month, Year at a indinginous pipe ceremony. The community met often. I would speak to him and his wife on occasion. I realized later that he was there to recruit people for his medicine retreats, his tantra events and he would search out his victims. What a better place where there are impressionable people wanting to heal, looking for something to help. He would tell me I needed to try mushrooms, to help with my depression and anxiety. I did stop taking my antidepressants on Date cause another person of “good standin...

“I really hope sharing my story will help others in one way or another and I can certainly say that it will help me be more open with my story.”

#1459

To anyone who's struggling with addiction, anxiety, or depression, I want you to know that there is hope. I’ve walked through the darkest days where it felt like the weight of the world was crushing me—where every step felt like a battle, and every breath was a fight to stay afloat. But I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way forever.

You are wonderful, strong, and worthy. From one survivor to another.

My Loved Ones Ketamine Provider Groomed them into a sexual relationship and my Loved One Attempted Suicide several times

I had posted something before and I don't know if it's okay to post this here but I hope it is.
I am so angry right now and just had to get this out.
My Loved One’s suicide attempt. Multiple attempts if we are being accurate.
I want to start by telling you, I am no stranger to the suicide world and suicide ideation.

Dear reader, the following story contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.

Healing is not linear. It is different for everyone. It is important that we stay patient with ourselves when setbacks occur in our process. Forgive yourself for everything that may go wrong along the way.

SLIDING SCALE KETAMINE THERAPY TRAP

As my doctor said to me, "You did nothing wrong."

Dear reader, the following story contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.

We believe in you. You are strong.

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“These moments in time, my brokenness, has been transformed into a mission. My voice used to help others. My experiences making an impact. I now choose to see power, strength, and even beauty in my story.”

#888

It is not your fault!

“Healing to me means that all these things that happened don’t have to define me.”

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