Survivors can join the anonymous, confidential online community
and join a safe space to give and receive support during their
healing journey
DANVERS,
Mass., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Not
What Defines Us (https://notwhatdefinesus.org/), a groundbreaking
new non-profit dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual assault,
is excited to announce the launch of their organization. With a
mission to provide comprehensive resources and expert insights
through an anonymous, supportive online platform, Not What Defines
Us aims to create a safe and supportive community for those
affected by sexual violence to move forward in their healing
journey.
We are already seeing the amazing benefits
of the anonymous community – just feeling heard and validated can
be extremely powerful in helping those heal from trauma and be able
to move forward with their lives.
Sexual assault remains a pervasive issue affecting individuals
of all backgrounds, genders, and ages, where survivors are often
unable to talk openly about their struggles to help move past the
trauma. Not What Defines Us provides a safe space where survivors
can give and receive support on their healing journeys, find
inspiration, and access valuable information from both fellow
survivors and professionals.
"We are thrilled to announce the launch of Not What Defines Us
and to begin our work supporting survivors of sexual assault," said
Patricia DePietto, Co-Founder and
Executive Director of Not What Defines Us. "Our team is dedicated
to providing compassionate, survivor-centered support to empower
individuals to reclaim their lives after trauma. We are already
seeing the amazing benefits of the anonymous community – just
feeling heard and validated can be extremely powerful in helping
those heal from trauma and be able to move forward with their
lives."
Not What Defines Us invites survivors, allies, and community
members to join us in our mission to support survivors of sexual
violence. Survivors can join the anonymous, confidential online
community for free, thanks to generous donors supporting the
mission of the non-profit.
"I was very young when my assault occurred and the first person
I shared with was a family member. They didn't believe me and it
was so hard," says anonymous team member. "I want everyone to be
heard, believed and not judged. This is not what defines us.
Together we are all stronger. I am here to be part of that
strength."
For more information about Not What Defines Us and to donate or
join the community, please visit https://notwhatdefinesus.org/
About Not What Defines Us
Founded in 2024, Not What Defines Us is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual assault. At the heart
of Not What Defines Us is a commitment to empowering survivors to
heal, grow, and reclaim control over their lives. We recognize the
strength within every survivor and believe that sharing experiences
and insights can be a powerful catalyst for healing. Our mission is
to foster a community where survivors feel understood, supported,
and equipped with the knowledge needed to navigate their healing
journey. https://notwhatdefinesus.org/
Media Contact
Holly Mitton Irgens, Not What
Defines Us, 1 6176804827, holly@littlebirdboston.com,
https://notwhatdefinesus.org/
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