Survivor Validation

The powerful healing that happens when someone acknowledges what you went through

• You share your story and someone replies, “That happened to me too. It wasn’t your fault.”

• You hear a survivor speak out, and suddenly, you don’t feel alone or crazy anymore.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Empowerment and freedom from shame may emerge when stories are believed.

• Emotional relief and connection may reduce long-standing isolation.

• Trust in one’s own perception and reality may begin to be restored.