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Confidentiality & Next Steps
All information you provide is kept strictly confidential and will never be shared without your explicit consent. After you submit this form, a team member will reach out using your preferred method and timing. You are always in control—if you wish to pause, change, or withdraw your information at any time, just let us know.

Thank you for reaching out. We honor your courage and your boundaries.

 We invite you to share your story with Rising From Shadows Foundation. Your experiences and your voice matter deeply—not only to us, but to others who may find hope and strength in your journey.

With your permission, we may use relevant stories as part of our advocacy efforts to create positive change for survivors everywhere. Please know that your privacy and confidentiality are always our highest priorities; you decide what to share, how much, and whether your story is used. There is no pressure or rush—reach out whenever you feel ready. By sharing, you have the power to help shape a more compassionate, understanding world for all survivors.

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SURVIVORS

We invite survivors of childhood abuse and neglect to share your stories and let your voices be heard. Your experiences matter deeply—not only to us, but to countless others who may find hope and courage in your journey. If you feel ready, you are welcome to name your abuser without fear; your truth deserves to be acknowledged, and your safety is our highest priority. With your permission, we may include your story in our advocacy efforts to help change laws and create a safer, more just world for all survivors. You control what you share and how your story is used. There is no pressure or rush—reach out whenever you are ready and know that your voice can help inspire real change.

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ABUSERS

At Rising From Shadows Foundation, we recognize that healing and accountability are complex journeys for everyone affected by childhood abuse—including those who have caused harm. If you wish to share your story or thoughts with us, we invite you to do so in a nonjudgmental space. Everything you share will be kept strictly confidential. Our intention is to better understand all perspectives and foster conversations that may lead to greater healing, responsibility, and positive change.

There is no pressure or expectation—reach out only if and when you feel ready.

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PROFESSIONALS

We warmly invite professionals from all backgrounds to connect with Rising From Shadows Foundation and join us in empowering adult survivors of childhood abuse and neglect. Whether you’re interested in sharing your expertise as a guest on our upcoming podcast, serving as a mentor, teaching a life skills class, or supporting our mission in other ways, your involvement can make a meaningful difference. We value diverse perspectives and welcome those with lived experience, nonprofit knowledge, clinical skills, or a passion for advocacy and community-building. If you’d like to get involved or learn more, please reach out—your unique skills and voice are needed in our movement for hope, healing, and transformation. All conversations are confidential, and we look forward to collaborating with you.

We invite survivors of childhood abuse and neglect, as well as those who have caused harm, to join us on “Beyond the Silence.” Your stories, insights, and experiences are vital to breaking cycles of abuse and fostering hope, healing, and transformation. Whether you wish to share your journey, reflect on accountability, or offer perspectives on recovery, your voice matters. Every conversation is approached with compassion, respect, and strict confidentiality—there is no pressure to share more than you feel comfortable. By participating, you help others feel less alone and contribute to a growing movement for change.

We also welcome mental health professionals, legislators, social workers, and lawyers to lend your expertise and passion to “Beyond the Silence.” Your knowledge and advocacy are crucial in shaping a more just and supportive world for survivors. As a guest, you can help educate, inspire, and empower our community—whether through sharing best practices, discussing policy reform, or exploring new ways to support healing. If you’re interested in joining us, please reach out. Together, we can amplify voices, challenge stigma, and drive meaningful progress beyond the silence.