Celebrating 10 Years!

Our Impact to Date

As we celebrate Brave Step’s 10th anniversary, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to supporters like you whose generosity has empowered survivors and allies. Together, we’ve strengthened precious lives!

A Walk Down Memory Lane

A Story of Resilience

Most of my life, I was barely surviving. I didn’t want to be alive. I had no voice, no relief and no escape. I couldn’t function or cope with life. I was bombarded with nightmares, constant flashbacks, triggers and overwhelming emotions I couldn’t control or shut off.

Through trauma therapy and getting connected to Brave Step (doing the hardest work I’ve ever done!), my life has been changing. Brave Step offers so many opportunities to grow and heal. Their kindness, compassion, gentleness and encouraging words have made a huge impact on my journey.

Therapy, book studies, storytelling workshops, empowerment activities, peer support groups and group therapy are some of the many things I’ve participated in. They have helped me become more confident, not be afraid to share my thoughts and feelings, given me the strength to advocate for myself, and helped me feel a sense of community.

I am finding my voice, accepting that I have worth, and slowly replacing the lies that were drilled into me through the abuse.

I have value.

My voice matters.

I am healing.

Three sentences I never thought I could believe or say.

Brave Survivor