When I started Brave and Reckless back in October of 2016, one of my first decisions was to write bravely and recklessly about my history of trauma, my ongoing struggles with PTSD and depression, and my journey to a stronger, more integrated self. In essence, to value my truths over other people’s comfort, which I spent far too long doing earlier in my life.
Over the months I have hosted and reblogged many inspiring and powerful pieces from other “voices of survival” as I have come to think of them and have done my best to promote those voices when I find them. As time goes by, and Brave and Reckless grows, I have started wondering if it is time to create a new unique space on WordPress to house and put a spotlight on some of the amazing voices I have encountered here, women and men who are survivors of sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse and other types of trauma or who are living with mental illness.
My dear friend S Francis of SailorPoet and I had originally considered making this part of the Go Dog Go Café, but I think that there are enough voices that its own unique site operating under the same values of support, respect and inclusion as the Go Dog Go community.
If you have interested in sharing your voice of survival or in being a regular follower of such powerful, deeply human and deeply moving writing, please let me know below or reach out to me by email at christine.e.ray@gmail.com I have meet many warriors on WordPress fighting their daily demons and I believe there need to be a space where can rest our heads when the battles are bloody and share our successes, which are many.
Peace and Light,
Christine
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Such an encouraging enterprise — I wish you all the very best and want to read it!
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Thank you– I hope that there are many who wish to participate
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That would be amazing !
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Its an idea that has been brewing for a long time. There is strong survivor’s community on WordPress who strengthen and support each other.
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Indeed, they do!
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I would definitely read it and might share my own story.
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Thank for letting me know.
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Beautiful drawing btw, yours?
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No– but I do have two. One says “Obstinate, Headstrong Girl” and is surrounded by peonies. The other is Brave and Reckless surrounded by tumbling ginkgo leaves. I love them.
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It would be wonderful to read those voices in one space together…such a noble advocay Christine..
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My honor to advocate for the survivor community on WP
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I would share and read, no problem. What a great project!
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I hope so. There is something so powerful in sharing our voices.
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I’m in! Great idea Christine
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Excellent– I was hoping you would be. You, Dom and Rachel provided a lot of inspiration for the idea.
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Yes please…
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I love all the enthusiasm
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I sure support it!
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Wonderful idea. Good luck with your new blog.
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we are hoping that it will be a warm community space that readers enjoy visiting
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I would read and maybe share as well.
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Excellent– stay tuned for more information
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A great idea! Thank you.
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I am so glad there is so much support for this idea
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This is such a thoughtful and beautiful tribute. Thank you
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I am just trying to support a community that is so incredible her on WP. I am in awe of these writers and what they do with their pain
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I know and feel the same. There is so much talent and kindness here that restores my faith in humanity and serves as an inspiration about the human spirit. Still, thank you for showcasing those beautiful people and being an additional voice in their journey. People like you, allowing to embrace each other make all,the difference.
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It is a true honor to break the silence, be a voice for the voiceless and to inspire people to tell their own stories in whatever way they can
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This is a great idea!
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I hope so– there is some great energy around this. I have been reading amazing work by survivors lately and wanted to create a safe, supportive and powerful place to gather this work and build community.
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I know it is with great love that you approach this project. I am incredibly proud of you.
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Thank you. I am approaching this with great love and respect. I am in awe of the strength, resiliency and creativity of survivors. We should celebrate this. We should inspire others. Give voice to voiceless. Help them find their rebel yells. Okay– got a little carried away there for a moment!
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You carried me with you! Because I agree 100%
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Excellent!
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I should add that I would love to be a part of this.
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Then I will send you an email and bring you up to speed! Thrilled to have you on board.
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Thank you! I’m happy to participate ❤
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