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Survivor Space

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    A survivor has been emotionally, physically or sexually assaulted by a family member, partner, friend, or stranger. It can happen to anyone, anywhere, any time, in an infinite number or scenarios. Because of this, how or why one identifies as a survivor is unique to each person who claims the title. For me, to be a survivor is to take your suffering and reclaim it as your own. I have found empowerment in connecting with like-minded individuals who have experienced the same pain I have. For a long time I thought that pain was only meant to be my own. I thought of it as my weight to carry. This was before I realized there are thousands upon thousands of beautiful people thinking the same thing. They feel unheard, unimportant, and utterly alone. 

    I was lucky enough to find the courage to speak openly about my abuse, but only after I saw others take the initiative before me. That was my primary inspiration for creating a zine designed by, and for, survivors. 

My goals are to

• create a network of survivors
  
• create a platform for survivors to teach through experience, and help fellow survivors grow and cope
  
• spread awareness
  
• provide a safe space that acts as a creative outlet and a place to heal and connect with others
  

If you are feeling afraid, anxious, alone, or angry, I want you to tell the world and I want you to tell them why. You will not be ignored or met with accusations. You are safe, you are trusted, and you are not alone.

survivorspacezine

last day to submit and have your work featured in issue #1 of survivor space!!!

thank you so much to everyone who has contributed. if you weren’t able to submit this time, don’t worry, I plan on releasing a second issue this fall.

you guys are helping me do something that I think is really important and I am so grateful.

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I started a zine for assault/abuse survivors! Last day to submit for our ~first issue ever~

I started a zine for survivors of abuse and assault!! Accepting submissions right now :~) I’m sooo excited to see this project through and would love as much participation as possible! There’s more information on the tumblr

http://survivorspacezine.tumblr.com/

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Submissions:

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• It is absolutely crucial that you truly identify as a survivor
  

• Anonymous submissions accepted (although you probably will be required to make a new email, sorry, still ironing out those details and hopefully I’ll have a better system for this soon!)
  

• The pages of this zine will be printed on 8.5 x 11 and it’s suggested you leave 1 inch of margin space if you are submitting any art or handwritten pieces that you’ve scanned
  

• ALL ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, WRITING SUBMISSIONS are relevant and accepted! There will be a section of the zine dedicated to discussing assault and a section dedicated to all other creative work. 
• You are important and I am listening!

Survivor Space

survivorspacezine

    A survivor has been emotionally, physically or sexually assaulted by a family member, partner, friend, or stranger. It can happen to anyone, anywhere, any time, in an infinite number or scenarios. Because of this, how or why one identifies as a survivor is unique to each person who claims the title. For me, to be a survivor is to take your suffering and reclaim it as your own. I have found empowerment in connecting with like-minded individuals who have experienced the same pain I have. For a long time I thought that pain was only meant to be my own. I thought of it as my weight to carry. This was before I realized there are thousands upon thousands of beautiful people thinking the same thing. They feel unheard, unimportant, and utterly alone. 

    I was lucky enough to find the courage to speak openly about my abuse, but only after I saw others take the initiative before me. That was my primary inspiration for creating a zine designed by, and for, survivors. 

My goals are to

• create a network of survivors
  
• create a platform for survivors to teach through experience, and help fellow survivors grow and cope
  
• spread awareness
  
• provide a safe space that acts as a creative outlet and a place to heal and connect with others
  

If you are feeling afraid, anxious, alone, or angry, I want you to tell the world and I want you to tell them why. You will not be ignored or met with accusations. You are safe, you are trusted, and you are not alone.