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Author: Carly Milne

A Success Story in Healing From Abuse
By Carly Milne

Leave a Comment / Success Stories / By Carly Milne / September 28, 2013

A Success Story in Healing From Abuse I have a confession to make: as deeply as I’ve gone on my healing journey, as much as it’s excavated and as proud as I am to have come out the other side, it’s still incredibly difficult for me to speak about – or even write about – […]

“My Story”

Donate & Watch My Story

"Absolutely brilliant, touching and
a healing piece of theatre."

-Rob Becker, "Defending the Caveman"

"An Angel Cried A Tear Last Night"

My play about how I began to
Remember and heal from the abuse.
Donate anything and you can see my play.

(Spoiler allert: It has a hopefull ending.)


Play link may take up to 72 hours to receive.

Reaching Out for Help

1-800-656-HOPE (24/7 USA hotline)

International Resources
(Some hotlines listed don't work)

Anonymous Online Help (USA & Interntional)

If the person that you are speaking with is not supportive, hang up and try calling again later (volunteers change shifts) or try another hotline in another city or country. If you are meeting in person and they are not helpful then walk away. Keep reaching out until you get the help that you need.