Dear Clare, thank you so much for doing this! I'm a survivor of multiple traumas including childhood sexual abuse and lots of medical trauma. I live with 5 autoimmune diseases currently in remission and am Audhd. I work as a neuroaffirming coach and my Substack, Emma's BraveSpace.online is about post traumatic growth and creativity. I hold space on zoom 4-7 times a week for generative creative sessions for survivors (female and afab nonbinary folks) with prompts, grounding practices and more from $5-25/session sliding scale. https://goldmansherman.substack.com/
Thanks for your patience with me through the festive break, Emma. I'm updating SurvivorStack today and am honoured to include you. All my best, Clare 💕
Hello Clare, what an incredible resource you've built and I'd love to be considered for inclusion, if possible!
I'm a psychotherapist, and the bulk of my clinical practice involves working with sexual trauma in both an assessment/triage role and long-term trauma integration and recovery. I write about neurodiversity, creativity, trauma and therapy at Painting with Lightning, here's some examples of trauma-focused pieces:
Hi Skye, thanks for reaching out. I'm so happy to discover your work. I'll be updating the directory again soon and would love to include your newsletter then. 💕
In my publication Shared Humanity, I explore psychology through a social and cultural lens. How do we confront the legacy of collective traumas—repression, colonization, war? How do we break the cycle, even when the present feels equally turbulent and triggering?
As a former journalist (BBC, Forbes), I believe most personal struggles are rooted in broader systems, not individual failings. I'm currently writing a book that weaves together real stories and scientific insights, with a focus on healing. I began by examining the post-Soviet legacy, but soon realized it’s not as unique as it seems—many societies carry similar unresolved histories without recognizing them. Today, those hidden legacies are resurfacing, as people around the world doomscroll through overlapping crises.
Hi again Darya, we ask that publications have 5 published articles before being included in SurvivorStack. I see that you've published four pieces and would love to include your newsletter as soon as your next article goes live. From your publishing cadence, I think that might be next Wednesday. Hopefully that works OK for you 💕
Hi Darya, thanks so much for reaching out. I'd be honoured to include your important work in SurvivorStack. I'll be updating the directory soon and will include your newsletter then! 💕
I write about rebuilding life after trauma, sharing how I did it. I have two Substacks. One is my newsletter and meditation podcast and the other is for the resources I’ve created to teach it, courses, ebooks etc.
Hi Georgia, I'm so happy to have discovered your important work. I'll be updating SurvivorStack later this week and would be honoured to include your newsletter then! Thank you for reaching out 💕
Hi Clare. Thank you so much for putting this together.
In November 2024, I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and admitted into a hospital. Now, I'm in the recovery process and it feels like I'm swimming through molasses. It's been really difficult, but I'm sick of hiding. I want to share my story with other people. I created my Substack, "Swimming Through Molasses," as a place devoted to sharing life's struggles, embracing vulnerability, and inviting others to tell their stories. Recovery is the hardest thing I've ever done, and I am still in the midst of it, but I want to share my experiences with others in hopes that my story can help others with their own difficulties.
Hi Eloise, I love your work and would be honoured to include it in SurvivorStack. I will be updating SurvivorStack in the coming weeks and will include your newsletter then! Thank you for reaching out 💕
Hi Clare. Thank you so much for putting this together. I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa in November 2024 after being admitted into a hospital for malnutrition. I had been secretly struggling with disordered eating for years, and slowly, I was isolating myself from those who cared for me most. Now, I'm in the recovery process and as my therapist tells me, I'm swimming through molasses. My movement is slow and frustratingly sluggish, but each stroke I take, I'm one step closer to freedom. One thing I've learned so far through this journey is that I'm sick of hiding. Recovery is the hardest thing I've ever done, and I'm still in the midst of it, but I want to share my experiences with others in hopes that my story will inspire others to speak out about their own struggles.
The simplest way to introduce myself and my commitment to working through childhood sexual abuse is to introduce my work. I am the author of Old Grateful (link below), Reiki Master & creator of Reiki Share, a unique energy recharge subscription service. (Exclusive guidance & weekly Reiki energy (+ bonuses) are transmitted to subscribers from a space committed to kindness, acceptance & gratitude.) Sharing “good vibes” is my way of giving back / paying forward for people (myself included) who feel triggered by what is happening in the world right now. My way of balancing out the hate.
What started as a stream of consciousness blog (in 2021) about finding gratitude in the day-to-day (and learning to be comfortable with being seen) grew into something more. Old Grateful stories are written in "Lori speak" — my voice, my memories, my understanding of the facts. Domestic violence and sexual trauma are themes that run through many of the stories.
The link below points to my work - specifically to a post about our shared humanity. I hope it resonates. (Let me know if you would also like to review specific abuse-related posts behind the paywall.).
Thank you for your consideration. It is an honor to be considered.
Hi Lori, thanks for reaching out. I am so happy to discover your powerful work and would be honoured to include you in SurvivorStack. I'll be updating the directory in the weeks ahead, and will include your newsletter then. 💕
Hello Clare, how wonderful that you are assembling a group of survivors. I would be honored to be included. I just began my writing with substack this month (Jan 2025) and am so encouraged my the strength and zeal of other survivors sharing their stories. I survived childhood SA and similar to your story only really dealt with it after the death of my Mother. I'm writing to share a message of hope to adults who might need encouraged in their self care. My substack is called "taking care of tara" because I am finally learning how to care for myself and I want to encourage others to take care of themselves too.
My name is Orsi, I am a spinal cord injury survivor, living my life in a wheelchair, also a resilience and life coach helping people transform their difficulties into opportunities.
I recently started sharing my story in English (my second language), my Substack and my podcast or part of it. I write and speak about survival and finding meaning after trauma, sharing personal stories and more.
I trust my work is valuable enough to be included here, I loved browsing this beautiful collection. Thank you so much for all the work you put into this.
Hi Orsi, it's lovely to hear from you. Thank you for reaching out to share your important work. I'm updating SurvivorStack today, and would be honoured to incude your newsletter 💕
This is amazing Clare, congratulations!
Thank you my friend 💕
Dear Clare, thank you so much for doing this! I'm a survivor of multiple traumas including childhood sexual abuse and lots of medical trauma. I live with 5 autoimmune diseases currently in remission and am Audhd. I work as a neuroaffirming coach and my Substack, Emma's BraveSpace.online is about post traumatic growth and creativity. I hold space on zoom 4-7 times a week for generative creative sessions for survivors (female and afab nonbinary folks) with prompts, grounding practices and more from $5-25/session sliding scale. https://goldmansherman.substack.com/
Thanks for your patience with me through the festive break, Emma. I'm updating SurvivorStack today and am honoured to include you. All my best, Clare 💕
No pressure at all. I'm good! And I do really appreciate what you're doing!
Hi Emma, thank you for reaching out. I will be updating SurvivorStack again soon and would love to include your newsletter then! 💕
Thank you so much! <3 <3
Here is my latest post (and I link to you)... https://open.substack.com/pub/goldmansherman/p/unbreakable?r=c3al&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Thanks so much for the shout out Emma! I've subscribed to your newsletter and am looking forward to reading more of your work 💕
Again, Clare, this is so generous of you and I am happy to support the work you and others are doing in this area of trauma recovery.
Thank you so much Jeannie 💕
This is a fantastic resource, and one where I’ve spent a lot of time in the last few days! Thank you for making this happen, Clare 💛
You are so welcome 💕
Hello Clare, what an incredible resource you've built and I'd love to be considered for inclusion, if possible!
I'm a psychotherapist, and the bulk of my clinical practice involves working with sexual trauma in both an assessment/triage role and long-term trauma integration and recovery. I write about neurodiversity, creativity, trauma and therapy at Painting with Lightning, here's some examples of trauma-focused pieces:
https://paintingwithlightning.substack.com/p/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go
https://paintingwithlightning.substack.com/p/alchemy-the-science-of-art-and-trauma
https://paintingwithlightning.substack.com/p/catalysts-the-science-of-art-and
I also run an ongoing Ask a Psychotherapist Anything topic in my subscriber chat.
Finally, I'd be happy to consider writing some pieces exclusively for SurvivorStack, if that's something you're open to.
Wishing you all the best in what you do.
Hi Skye, thanks for reaching out. I'm so happy to discover your work. I'll be updating the directory again soon and would love to include your newsletter then. 💕
Oh wonderful! Thanks so much Clare, that’s made my day.
Will be great to have you Skye 💕
Thank you so much for adding me Clare. This is the resource I wish I’d had! I’ve recommended you on my substack x
Honoured to have you Georgia, thank you 💕
Dear Clare, thank you for this list and the opportunity to get featured! I'd be grateful if you could add my Substack to the list.
https://dlugansky.substack.com/
In my publication Shared Humanity, I explore psychology through a social and cultural lens. How do we confront the legacy of collective traumas—repression, colonization, war? How do we break the cycle, even when the present feels equally turbulent and triggering?
As a former journalist (BBC, Forbes), I believe most personal struggles are rooted in broader systems, not individual failings. I'm currently writing a book that weaves together real stories and scientific insights, with a focus on healing. I began by examining the post-Soviet legacy, but soon realized it’s not as unique as it seems—many societies carry similar unresolved histories without recognizing them. Today, those hidden legacies are resurfacing, as people around the world doomscroll through overlapping crises.
Hi again Darya, we ask that publications have 5 published articles before being included in SurvivorStack. I see that you've published four pieces and would love to include your newsletter as soon as your next article goes live. From your publishing cadence, I think that might be next Wednesday. Hopefully that works OK for you 💕
Hi Clare! Sorry for missing your message earlier! Thank you for being so kind to include my newsletter 🤗 I will message tiu when I have more posts!
Great! Thank you Darya 💕
Hi Darya, thanks so much for reaching out. I'd be honoured to include your important work in SurvivorStack. I'll be updating the directory soon and will include your newsletter then! 💕
Thank you for this list, Clare!
Thank you for reading Darya 💕
I’ve added mine 😊
I write about rebuilding life after trauma, sharing how I did it. I have two Substacks. One is my newsletter and meditation podcast and the other is for the resources I’ve created to teach it, courses, ebooks etc.
https://georgiaclare.substack.com/
And
https://rebuildcompasstoolkit.substack.com
Hi Georgia, I'm so happy to have discovered your important work. I'll be updating SurvivorStack later this week and would be honoured to include your newsletter then! Thank you for reaching out 💕
Thank you so much Clare and for subscribing too :) x
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Hi Clare. Thank you so much for putting this together.
In November 2024, I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and admitted into a hospital. Now, I'm in the recovery process and it feels like I'm swimming through molasses. It's been really difficult, but I'm sick of hiding. I want to share my story with other people. I created my Substack, "Swimming Through Molasses," as a place devoted to sharing life's struggles, embracing vulnerability, and inviting others to tell their stories. Recovery is the hardest thing I've ever done, and I am still in the midst of it, but I want to share my experiences with others in hopes that my story can help others with their own difficulties.
Here's a link to my latest post: https://open.substack.com/pub/swimmingthroughmolasses/p/confronting-reality?r=5fxk02&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
I really appreciate being considered!
Hi Eloise, I love your work and would be honoured to include it in SurvivorStack. I will be updating SurvivorStack in the coming weeks and will include your newsletter then! Thank you for reaching out 💕
Hi Clare. Thank you so much for putting this together. I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa in November 2024 after being admitted into a hospital for malnutrition. I had been secretly struggling with disordered eating for years, and slowly, I was isolating myself from those who cared for me most. Now, I'm in the recovery process and as my therapist tells me, I'm swimming through molasses. My movement is slow and frustratingly sluggish, but each stroke I take, I'm one step closer to freedom. One thing I've learned so far through this journey is that I'm sick of hiding. Recovery is the hardest thing I've ever done, and I'm still in the midst of it, but I want to share my experiences with others in hopes that my story will inspire others to speak out about their own struggles.
Here's the link to my Substack: https://swimmingthroughmolasses.substack.com/
Honoured to have you as part of this directory Eloise 💕
The simplest way to introduce myself and my commitment to working through childhood sexual abuse is to introduce my work. I am the author of Old Grateful (link below), Reiki Master & creator of Reiki Share, a unique energy recharge subscription service. (Exclusive guidance & weekly Reiki energy (+ bonuses) are transmitted to subscribers from a space committed to kindness, acceptance & gratitude.) Sharing “good vibes” is my way of giving back / paying forward for people (myself included) who feel triggered by what is happening in the world right now. My way of balancing out the hate.
What started as a stream of consciousness blog (in 2021) about finding gratitude in the day-to-day (and learning to be comfortable with being seen) grew into something more. Old Grateful stories are written in "Lori speak" — my voice, my memories, my understanding of the facts. Domestic violence and sexual trauma are themes that run through many of the stories.
The link below points to my work - specifically to a post about our shared humanity. I hope it resonates. (Let me know if you would also like to review specific abuse-related posts behind the paywall.).
Thank you for your consideration. It is an honor to be considered.
https://www.oldgrateful.com/p/i-am-a-human-being
Hi Lori, thanks for reaching out. I am so happy to discover your powerful work and would be honoured to include you in SurvivorStack. I'll be updating the directory in the weeks ahead, and will include your newsletter then. 💕
Thanks so much, Claire. I am truly grateful.
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Hello Clare, how wonderful that you are assembling a group of survivors. I would be honored to be included. I just began my writing with substack this month (Jan 2025) and am so encouraged my the strength and zeal of other survivors sharing their stories. I survived childhood SA and similar to your story only really dealt with it after the death of my Mother. I'm writing to share a message of hope to adults who might need encouraged in their self care. My substack is called "taking care of tara" because I am finally learning how to care for myself and I want to encourage others to take care of themselves too.
Welcome to SurvivorStack, Tara. I'm so glad you're here 💕
Dear Clare,
My name is Orsi, I am a spinal cord injury survivor, living my life in a wheelchair, also a resilience and life coach helping people transform their difficulties into opportunities.
I recently started sharing my story in English (my second language), my Substack and my podcast or part of it. I write and speak about survival and finding meaning after trauma, sharing personal stories and more.
You may find it here: https://orsitemesvari.substack.com/
I trust my work is valuable enough to be included here, I loved browsing this beautiful collection. Thank you so much for all the work you put into this.
Hi Orsi, it's lovely to hear from you. Thank you for reaching out to share your important work. I'm updating SurvivorStack today, and would be honoured to incude your newsletter 💕
Thanks 🙏🏻
I’d love to be included. I’ve been writing on Wordpress about my trauma since 2017. I’ve just recently switched over to Substack.
Hi Debbie, thanks for reaching out. I'm updating SurvivorStack today, and would love to include your important work. 💕
Thank you! I’m excited to be included.