About Us

I had never met anyone who admitted to being sexually abused as a child. The silence around it was so complete, I felt so isolated and so alone. I buried the pain and the shame deep within me and lived quietly, hidden, even from myself.

That changed when a friend opened up to me about their experience of sexual abuse. I shared my own story, and for the first time, I felt seen. I realized that my pain was not unique, and that others carried similar wounds, and that maybe, just maybe, I didn’t have to carry this alone anymore.

That moment gave me the courage to seek professional help, and with the support of a kind and understanding therapist, I began to unravel the layers of shame and guilt I had internalized for years. Through that process of healing, I discovered a new version of myself: authentic, open, and free.

I think of this as the butterfly emerging.
The abuse caged me, shaped me into someone small.
But healing cracked that shell—and I began to fly.

What This Space Offers

Whispers to Wings is a community space for women who are adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, who are no longer in abusive situations and are looking for connection, support, and healing through storytelling and peer support.

Here, you’ll find:

  • My personal story, to remind you that you are not alone

  • Blog posts on healing, trauma, shame, identity, boundaries, and more

  • Reflections and inspiration for your own healing

  • Resources and links to organizations that can help you on your journey

  • A peer-led Discord community: The Chrysalis

The Chrysalis: Our Discord Community

Healing isn’t linear. It doesn’t happen all at once, and it doesn’t happen in isolation.

In our Discord space, The Chrysalis, new members enter as Caterpillars—representing the beginning of the healing journey, when everything may feel raw, uncertain, or hidden. As you share, connect, and support others, you grow. When you’re ready, you emerge as a Butterfly, symbolizing your ongoing transformation and the strength you’ve uncovered.

This space is trauma-informed, peer-led, and gently moderated. There is no pressure to share, no timeline for your growth, and no expectations beyond kindness, respect, and safety.