Brave Inspiration

Brave stories from survivors who are on a personal journey to wellbeing, empowerment and claiming the life they deserve

Celebrating Nine Years

Celebrating Nine Years

Join Brave Step as it celebrates nine years with these uplifting stories of courage, support and growth. 

The Little Girl in the Picture

The Little Girl in the Picture

Have you ever had that one picture of yourself that you say, “Who is this?” You just stare at it, and it calls your soul. It is like it is telling you to search deep within yourself and remember.

Sexual Assault Survivor Speaks Out

Sexual Assault Survivor Speaks Out

One of Brave Step’s bravest shares her story of pain and purpose with Spectrum News.

Living Fully After Sexual Abuse

Living Fully After Sexual Abuse

Beth was the victim of a violent, random sexual assault during a home break-in. “I knew I needed serious counseling and a
support group,” shares Beth.

WBTV: Hearing from sexual assault survivors

WBTV: Hearing from sexual assault survivors

Little Me

Little Me

Hello, little one. It’s me; the bigger you. We live our lives still like one. You lived through the horrors, and I live with the memories of the past. 

Shedding the Darkness

Shedding the Darkness

Obedient was a good word to describe me as a child, and I somewhere derived the false assumption that all adults were mature and wise, were to be respected and were the role models after whom we could pattern ourselves to navigate our own lives.

Painting: Must Keep Going

Painting: Must Keep Going

A Brave survivor painted this beautiful image. She calls it “Must keep going. She is climbing through the webs that have entangled her through life toward the light.”