to push your own ideas of healing or justice onto a survivor may be to traumatize them again. remember that they have been through a storm that has likely felt uncontrollable, outside of their power to contain. remember that the abuse may have left them feeling as if the power of choice was stolen from them in all aspects of life. power is reclaimed every time they are reminded that they have autonomy, that their loved ones and acquaintances will not be making every decision for them. how can you play a role in returning the ability to choose?
