Poetic memoirs of the times “I Survived” Relating to and Empowering Victims of Sexual Assault This book was written for the sole purpose to empower survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Due to my own experiences with sexual assault, I would like to help others heal from trauma and say the words they are afraid to say. I want survivors to be able to relate to each other and use each other for support and writing this book has provided a network for that support.