Lauren from MTMV
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Let’s Support Survivors & Supporters of Survivors 🩵 Community as Justice 🌻 Credentialed Victim Advocate and Trauma Support Specialist 📚 More than Trauma-Informed. Survivor-Informed.
Listen to survivors the first time! Imagine if folks listened to Anita Hill, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, the 28 survivors who came forward about Trump, the Epstein survivors, and the many, many survivors who disclose their experiences every single day. #ListenToSurvivors
July 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Listen to survivors the first time! Imagine if folks listened to Anita Hill, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, the 28 survivors who came forward about Trump, the Epstein survivors, and the many, many survivors who disclose their experiences every single day. #ListenToSurvivors
Just because you acted differently or maybe don't understand a survivor's response doesn't mean they are lying. Survivors should support survivors, not denigrate and victim blame. Trying to debunk someone's trauma is not the gotcha moment you think it is.
July 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Just because you acted differently or maybe don't understand a survivor's response doesn't mean they are lying. Survivors should support survivors, not denigrate and victim blame. Trying to debunk someone's trauma is not the gotcha moment you think it is.
It is important for survivors, professionals, & our communities to talk about documentation, how/why it might be helpful, safety planning, challenges, how we can better support survivors in relation to record keeping and documentation. Join us at 6:30p est for a virtual panel.
Tinyurl.com/mtmvpanel
Tinyurl.com/mtmvpanel
June 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It is important for survivors, professionals, & our communities to talk about documentation, how/why it might be helpful, safety planning, challenges, how we can better support survivors in relation to record keeping and documentation. Join us at 6:30p est for a virtual panel.
Tinyurl.com/mtmvpanel
Tinyurl.com/mtmvpanel
Queer people have always existed and queer people will always exist. Here is to a Pride full of joy, care, and safety. Pride matters. You matter. 🩵🌈💕✨
June 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Queer people have always existed and queer people will always exist. Here is to a Pride full of joy, care, and safety. Pride matters. You matter. 🩵🌈💕✨
Just ‘cause it’s publicly available doesn’t mean it has to be publicly shared. 💚
May 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Just ‘cause it’s publicly available doesn’t mean it has to be publicly shared. 💚
Society needs a giant reframing. Survivors do not come forward to seek attention or notoriety. Support survivors and place the blame and responsibility where it belongs; on the perpetrator and the systems that enable them.
May 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Society needs a giant reframing. Survivors do not come forward to seek attention or notoriety. Support survivors and place the blame and responsibility where it belongs; on the perpetrator and the systems that enable them.
May is mental health awareness month. While trauma is an injury not an illness, it often impacts your mental health. Experiencing the initial abuse then trying to heal in a society that favors perpetrators while victims often struggle to survive is all continuous violence that takes a toll.
May 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
May is mental health awareness month. While trauma is an injury not an illness, it often impacts your mental health. Experiencing the initial abuse then trying to heal in a society that favors perpetrators while victims often struggle to survive is all continuous violence that takes a toll.
Normalize knowing when the people in your life might be having a harder time. The anniversary of a traumatic event can be really difficult for a survivor and sometimes they don't realize it will be or know how to ask for support.
May 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Normalize knowing when the people in your life might be having a harder time. The anniversary of a traumatic event can be really difficult for a survivor and sometimes they don't realize it will be or know how to ask for support.
Content warning: suicide and abuse. In heartbreaking news, it was reported yesterday evening that Virginia Giuffre died by suicide. Giuffre was one of the first women to come forward about Jeffrey Epstein. She also spoke up about Prince Andrew’s connection to Epstein and his abuse.
April 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Content warning: suicide and abuse. In heartbreaking news, it was reported yesterday evening that Virginia Giuffre died by suicide. Giuffre was one of the first women to come forward about Jeffrey Epstein. She also spoke up about Prince Andrew’s connection to Epstein and his abuse.
While you’re never obligated to be friends or give time to anyone, please don't ghost the survivors in your life cause maybe those friendships aren't as easy as they used to be or to avoid difficult chats. Set boundaries and communicate but being ghosted never feels great especially for survivors.
April 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
While you’re never obligated to be friends or give time to anyone, please don't ghost the survivors in your life cause maybe those friendships aren't as easy as they used to be or to avoid difficult chats. Set boundaries and communicate but being ghosted never feels great especially for survivors.
Survivors are evidence. Survivors are the experts. Survivors are the past, present, and future of survivor-informed healing and justice.
April 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Survivors are evidence. Survivors are the experts. Survivors are the past, present, and future of survivor-informed healing and justice.
We hope you will join us for an evening of unity, enrichment, joy, and to celebrate some amazing Black women. We aim to create a safe and inspiring event.
Tinyurl.com/mtmvandfriends
Tinyurl.com/mtmvandfriends
February 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We hope you will join us for an evening of unity, enrichment, joy, and to celebrate some amazing Black women. We aim to create a safe and inspiring event.
Tinyurl.com/mtmvandfriends
Tinyurl.com/mtmvandfriends
All victims should have access to survivor- informed support, care, & avenues to justice.
February 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
All victims should have access to survivor- informed support, care, & avenues to justice.
You matter berry much. 🫐
February 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
You matter berry much. 🫐
It isn't fair. It is outrageous. What happened to you matters. What happens to you matters.
February 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
It isn't fair. It is outrageous. What happened to you matters. What happens to you matters.
A victim responding to abuse does not make them an abuser, it makes them human.
More often than not, perpetrators and enablers use these responses as ways to escape accountability or shift blame. This leads to more outrage at a victim's response to the abuse than the abuse itself.
More often than not, perpetrators and enablers use these responses as ways to escape accountability or shift blame. This leads to more outrage at a victim's response to the abuse than the abuse itself.
February 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
A victim responding to abuse does not make them an abuser, it makes them human.
More often than not, perpetrators and enablers use these responses as ways to escape accountability or shift blame. This leads to more outrage at a victim's response to the abuse than the abuse itself.
More often than not, perpetrators and enablers use these responses as ways to escape accountability or shift blame. This leads to more outrage at a victim's response to the abuse than the abuse itself.
Sending you and younger you some extra love and care with the help of Pippi Longstocking.
February 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Sending you and younger you some extra love and care with the help of Pippi Longstocking.
Wise words from the legend that is Fannie Lou Hamer.
February 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Wise words from the legend that is Fannie Lou Hamer.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Abuse against children and teens should never be ignored nor dismissed. It is serious and should be treated as such. In fact, it can lead to lifelong trauma and health issues.
February 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Abuse against children and teens should never be ignored nor dismissed. It is serious and should be treated as such. In fact, it can lead to lifelong trauma and health issues.
Reminder that supporting survivors is an action. Far from exhaustive but here are a few ideas though keep in mind that there is no size fits all when it comes to supporting victims/ survivors of abuse and sexualized violence. What do you want to add to the list?
January 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Reminder that supporting survivors is an action. Far from exhaustive but here are a few ideas though keep in mind that there is no size fits all when it comes to supporting victims/ survivors of abuse and sexualized violence. What do you want to add to the list?
All survivors should have access to options, information, and care that can help them move forward in their healing.
January 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
All survivors should have access to options, information, and care that can help them move forward in their healing.
When we experience stress or threat to our survival, our brains automatically activate a safety plan. That plan is carried out by way of stress/trauma responses. Even if it may not feel like it, they’re designed to protect you. We don't choose how we respond.There’s no shame in however you responded
January 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
When we experience stress or threat to our survival, our brains automatically activate a safety plan. That plan is carried out by way of stress/trauma responses. Even if it may not feel like it, they’re designed to protect you. We don't choose how we respond.There’s no shame in however you responded
The general state of the world is devastating on so many levels.
We’re not meant to live in fear and constant upheaval. We’re not meant to have to fight for our right to exist. Though sadly many of us know nothing but.
Thinking about you. Sending extra love & care to you and your nervous system.
We’re not meant to live in fear and constant upheaval. We’re not meant to have to fight for our right to exist. Though sadly many of us know nothing but.
Thinking about you. Sending extra love & care to you and your nervous system.
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January 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The general state of the world is devastating on so many levels.
We’re not meant to live in fear and constant upheaval. We’re not meant to have to fight for our right to exist. Though sadly many of us know nothing but.
Thinking about you. Sending extra love & care to you and your nervous system.
We’re not meant to live in fear and constant upheaval. We’re not meant to have to fight for our right to exist. Though sadly many of us know nothing but.
Thinking about you. Sending extra love & care to you and your nervous system.
I know finding communities that feel safe is easier said than done, though please know I will always do my best to provide that space or help you find ones that are meaningful for you. You matter. Always.
January 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I know finding communities that feel safe is easier said than done, though please know I will always do my best to provide that space or help you find ones that are meaningful for you. You matter. Always.
Survivors do not inherently have the vocabulary to process and express what’s going on or what has happened. Survivors can’t and shouldn’t be expected to digest and disclose all that they have been subjected to.
January 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Survivors do not inherently have the vocabulary to process and express what’s going on or what has happened. Survivors can’t and shouldn’t be expected to digest and disclose all that they have been subjected to.