Welcome to Taking Back Ourselves.

Our mission is to serve survivors of sexual abuse and assault of all genders who want to heal in an inclusive community.

We are dedicated to empowering survivors of sexual abuse and assault to be whole, healed and connected to others.

Upcoming Events

Level 1 Weekend of Recovery

For trans and nonbinary survivors of sexual abuse and assault.
March 12-14, 2027
Offered in partnership with the Pacific Northwest Community Survivors Network (PNWCSN), this event will take place at Menucha Retreat Center just outside Portland.

Level 1 Registration
 

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the mushy muddling middle
the mushy muddling middle

Recovery:

where the stretched rubber meets the rocky road

confusion

fury

regression

reminders

triggers

movement 

inch by inch...

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Consider the Shadow and the Power of Silence
Consider the Shadow and the Power of Silence

Silence: like Absence…is a presence in itself

Silence can be fear, oppression, a threat, dark power, loneliness, coldness
- anger, brain noise coupled with distraction
- collusion with abuse
- the only way to feel safe

and…

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A Survivor's Dilemma

Today’s world can replicate a survivor's dilemma: be true to what you value—or dissociate, numb out, defer, give in…

You know what it is to get through rough times, or you would not be reading this. And, by now, you know (or at least a part of you knows) that this dilemma is a false dichotomy.

The challenge is to be true to yourself and all you have come through. Choose your battles wisely, but pay attention to the old patterns that do not serve you. 

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