Thirty years ago, my father was the victim of a brutal assault that had a lasting impact that no one in my family could appreciate in that moment. We all struggled in different ways. A big part of that struggle stemmed from not seeing ourselves as survivors of violence, and not having access to the kinds of support that everyone impacted by violence needs to repair harm (including the person who caused the harm). Elevating the needs and voices of survivors from marginalized communities is a cornerstone of EJUSA’s mission thanks to Shari Silberstein’s vision and work as our founder, and it will always be a north star for us. I wrote about the importance of identifying as survivors and much more. Please give it a read and share. And for those in NY, please go to https://oneclickpolitics.
