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Stories Across the Map

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Story in the press
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Community story

By the Numbers

Aggregated, anonymous insights from the stories shared with us.

26
Stories shared
19
States & regions
AGE WHEN ABUSE BEGAN
0-5
6-9
10-12
13-16
17-20
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Our Purpose

We Are Stronger in the Light

Sexual abuse thrives in silence and isolation. Stronger in the Light is a survivor-centered platform that maps real experiences, surfaces hidden patterns in data, and connects people with the resources and community they need to heal and advocate.

Survivor Voices

Every submission is an act of courage. We give survivors a permanent, anonymous space to be heard — and make sure those experiences are seen by the people who need to understand them.

Patterns Made Visible

When stories are mapped together, patterns emerge that no single account reveals. Our data surfaces where abuse concentrates, which communities carry the heaviest burden, and where systemic gaps exist.

Resources, Close to Home

From national crisis lines to state-level legal aid, counseling networks, and advocacy organizations — we connect survivors and allies with real support, searchable by state.

Evidence-Based Advocacy

Silence protects perpetrators; data builds accountability. Anonymous, aggregated survivor data gives advocates and policymakers the evidence they need to demand systemic change.

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Your story matters. Shared it on our map for others to see.

Your privacy comes first. Please avoid names, exact addresses, or other details that could identify you or others. Use the check below for help.

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Choose how you'd like to take part. Every contribution helps.

Anonymous Survey There is power in numbers. Share your experience to help shape the data. Survivor Forum Soon An invite only community for survivors. Make a Donation Support our work and help us keep this platform running.

Add Incident Marker

Place a marker on the map — no story attached. Shown after a brief review.

Markers are placed with a small random offset for privacy and are reviewed before appearing on the map.

Submit an Article

Share a story from another source. We review every submission before publishing.

Share Your Story

Your story matters. Shared it on our map for others to see.

Your privacy comes first. Please avoid names, exact addresses, or other details that could identify you or others. Use the check below for help.

Contribute

Choose how you'd like to take part. Every contribution helps.

Anonymous Survey There is power in numbers. Share your experience to help shape the data. Survivor Forum Soon An invite only community for survivors. Make a Donation Support our work and help us keep this platform running.

Add Incident Marker

Place a marker on the map — no story attached. Shown after a brief review.

Markers are placed with a small random offset for privacy and are reviewed before appearing on the map.

Submit an Article

Share a story from another source. We review every submission before publishing.