Swinging on swingset
Getting a tattoo
Driving at Night
"Driving at night is a way for me to clear my head and calm my nerves; it makes me feel incredibly small compared to the world but also like I'm a part of it all. It helps me heal and take back my agency while thinking about who I am and how I have been shaped by my experiences."
Keeping a diary
"Keeping a diary is a way for me to heal on a daily basis--it's a place to write down all of my thoughts and feelings in a place I know no one else will see. Here, I can write whatever I like about my assault, my attacker, my experiences, and my pain. And when I look back I can read my old diary entries and see just how far I've come on my journey. It's a small act of self-care every single day."
