Second Assault.
A home for survivors, supporters, truth-tellers, and those fighting back against systemic betrayal.
Who Are We?
Survivors of violence, and the systems that covered it up.
We are the silenced, the misdiagnosed, the disbelieved.
We are still here.
And we are telling our truth.
Join the Movement - Share Your Story
Do you have a story you want to share?
Your voice matters.
Your experience deserves to be heard, not doubted, dismissed, or buried.
Whether you’re a survivor of abuse, a whistleblower failed by the system, or someone who has witnessed institutional harm, your story has power. It can spark change. It can break silence. It can help others feel less alone.
This is a space where truth is honored. Where complexity is welcomed. Where we believe you.
You don’t need to write a perfect narrative. You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need the courage to speak, and we’ll hold your story with care.
FAQs
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Anyone who has experienced, witnessed, or been affected by abuse, systemic betrayal, or institutional harm is welcome to submit, survivors, advocates, family members, professionals, and allies.
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Yes. You may choose to submit with your full name, a pseudonym, or anonymously. Your safety and comfort are our priority.
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Personal narratives, poems, artwork, reflections, open letters, anything that expresses your experience. We especially welcome stories that explore impact of systematic betrayal and iatrogenic harm..
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We recommend submissions be between 300 and 2,000 words. If your story is longer, we may work with you to publish it in parts.
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Light editing may be done for clarity, grammar, or formatting. We will never change the heart of your story. If you include your email, we may contact you for approval before posting any edits.
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Stories will appear in the Community Voices section of the Second Assault website. We may also feature selected submissions in our newsletter or social media, with your permission.
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Yes, but please be mindful of graphic content. We may add content warnings to protect readers. We reserve the right to withhold content that glorifies harm, attacks others, or violates our community values.
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Yes. You retain full ownership and copyright. By submitting, you grant us permission to publish it on the site and possibly in other community-facing materials, but the story is still yours.
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That’s okay. You can still send us your story and indicate it’s for our team only, not for publication. We will honor that completely.
Submit A Story!
To share your story, simply fill out the short form below. We’ll ask a few questions to help us understand your experience and how you’d like it to be shared, whether anonymously, under a pseudonym, or with your name. You don’t need to be a writer. Just be real. Your truth matters, and we’re honored to hold space for it.
Second Assault is more than a memoir. It’s a movement to expose the systems that fail survivors, and to build something better in their place.
By joining the movement, you're helping create a world where silence, stigma, and institutional harm no longer win. Learn more about how to support the movement below.
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