We Rise Together!
We all struggle in this life. We are all survivors. We are all warriors. We are all worthy.
Together we have the collective knowledge and wisdom to rise above our circumstances. We do that by sharing it with community.
This website is dedicated to survivors who are determined to rise above the misery while reaching below themselves to help others rise.
We Rise Together!
A Temporary Note About the Changes:
The purpose of this website has evolved over time and will continue to do so as my life changes. I don’t want to downplay the significance of our trafficking nor my ongoing fight for freedom and justice but I also want to move forward and pay it forward in any way possible.
When I escaped, I was surprised by how the enslavement had affected my physical and mental health. It was an incredible struggle to figure out how to function as a human being in society again. I needed a million reassurances for everything that I did. It was exhausting for not only me but everyone around me. It is an ongoing struggle but improving with time and practice.
I have found that many people who are overcoming various challenges are in need of those same reassurances and instructions. I hope that this will grow to help others who need those reassurances but don’t want to feel like they’re disturbing others. We might all benefit from a few new skills too.
Please have patience as I get started. These things take time.
Cooking
Not all of us were fortunate enough to learn how to cook. Food is life and can impact our health. When we know how to cook, we gain mastery over a large part of our lives. Let’s learn how to cook our way to freedom and independence!
Money Matters
I worked in accounting because I love math. I know that most people would rather gouge their eyes out than balance a checkbook. It’s unfortunately a part of life that can help us gain freedom and independence. Let’s see if we can make this as painless as possible. I don’t expect enthusiasm. I’m a realist. The results are fabulous though.
Politics
Politics has been considered a taboo topic in certain places and times. This is especially true for women. It is merely a way to keep us ignorant and dependent upon others. No two people will agree on everything but we can surely discuss the matters that impact our lives. It is how we gain our freedom and independence in a controlling society. Let’s get political for our freedom!
Domestic Life
Our world is constantly changing. It can be difficult to keep up with cleaning, maintaining and repairing our environment. It is well worth the time and effort though. It saves us time, money and aggravation in the end. That sounds like domestic tranquility to me. Let’s get to work!
Content of One’s Character
We all struggle in this life. While I recommend therapy for everyone, sometimes we just need a little reassurance that we aren’t alone. Others have been through it before and we can get through it too. I’ve been through and seen much. I have known people who have done the same. It’ll get easier with time, community and hard work. We can get through anything together. Let’s start rising together!
Miss Darcy’s World
I am not just a survivor. I have had a rich and varied life. It is just getting started too. This section contains my collection of stories and my diary. It is where you can learn more about me and my struggles to rise above my circumstances.
* All of the previous content of my fight for freedom and justice and other material can be found in the archives section.
