Share Your Story to the Still Waters Rise Collective

Share Your Story to the Still Waters Rise Collective

Stories like this are shared to honor the truth and strength of women who have felt silenced, dismissed, or broken down by emotional abuse. If you’d like to share yours anonymously, fill out the short form below. All stories are shared with permission. Names, identifying details, and personal information have been removed or altered to protect the privacy of each contributor.
Are you currently in the relationship?
How long were you (or have you been) in the relationship?
What types of emotional or verbal abuse have you experienced?
What do you want to share about your experience?
This can be a story, a moment, a pattern, a turning point. Whatever feels important to you.
What helped you cope during your experience?
Think of small or big things: friends, journaling, music, faith, routines, silence, therapy, hope… or anything else.
What do you wish someone had told you earlier?
This could be about red flags, trusting your gut, boundaries, self-worth, or anything you needed to hear.
What would you say to a woman who feels stuck, scared, or ashamed right now?
Your words might become someone else's lifeline.
In your own words, how are you rising?
Maybe it’s quiet. Maybe it’s bold. Maybe it’s still becoming. Describe what rising means to you in this season, in your story, in your strength.
Prefer to speak your story instead of writing it? You can upload a voice memo below or record it right here. No names. No pressure. Just your voice, in your own words. (We will never share your audio but we may transcribe your words to share anonymously).
Where are you in your healing journey? (Select the one that best fits today)
What would you be most interested in attending if it were offered? (Select your top 1–2)

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Is it okay if we share parts of your story anonymously?
Upload your own voice memo from your phone or your story in your own words (docs, images, etc.)

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