Exactly one month from today I will be turning 30. I am so excited to be entering a new decade and finally leave the horrible 20s behind. I say that because it was in my 20s that my mental health issues were at their worst and it was also during my 20s that I experienced … Continue reading Great Things Are Happening
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We Believe Survivors Video Project
We Believe Survivors Video Project I am in the process of putting together another video project for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. You can watch the one I did last year here Want to participate? What I need you to do: Make a Video of you Saying “I Believe Survivors” and your reason for … Continue reading We Believe Survivors Video Project
Why I Support The Family Center
When I first remembered that I had been raped, I told a few people that I had met online through the Law and Order: SVU fandom. That was when I first found my voice. I later told a few people in real life. My therapist, a co-worker and a few others. I must say I … Continue reading Why I Support The Family Center
A Shelter in The Time Of Storm
I hear these words and in my mind I hear the hymn we used to sing in church. It also reminds me of The Family Center that has helped give me a voice. And I am reminded that I am never ever alone. Jesus is my Shelter in the Time of Storm. He has been … Continue reading A Shelter in The Time Of Storm
Joyful Heart Foundation Revolution Gala
Tonight is the Joyful Heart Foundation JoyfulRevolution Gala and even though I cannot be there in person, my heart is full of joy. This foundation and Mariska Hargitay helped give me the strength to speak up, tell my story and be heard. Although I would still love to meet her and tell her this in … Continue reading Joyful Heart Foundation Revolution Gala
MHAM: Katie’s Story
I was introduced to the horrifying world of depression, anxiety, and the constant need to self harm at the age of 14. I just turned 28. I have come so far and I am able to work part time again. But, what a lot of people don’t realize is that most of the time, the little bit I’m out living a “normal” life, it can take all the strength I can muster and when I go home, all I want to do is be at home away from the world and work on my self care so I can go out and do it again.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
For your viewing/listening pleasure and to raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, I have condensed my interview that I did last month. -Katiebutterfly LISTEN HERE
Questions and Answers About Sexual Assault
I'm kicking off Sexual Assault Awareness Month a couple days earlier. I'm going to be answering some of the questions I was asked to prepare me for my radio interview last week. Not everyone was able to listen to the interview so I thought I would post these here. How long ago was your sexual … Continue reading Questions and Answers About Sexual Assault
Radio and Empowerment
Yesterday I took a huge step in my recovery process and now I really feel like my butterfly wings are growing more and more and sprouting new colors. What an amazing experience. Today I went on local radio and talked verbally about my sexual assault for the first time. What an empowering experience. If you … Continue reading Radio and Empowerment
Taking Back My Life Never Felt So Good
The 7 Year Anniversary of my rape is quickly approaching. The past 3 years, since remembering what happened to me, I have spent trying to come to terms with it, and take back my life. This month will be the most important step of them all. A big step, I never saw myself taking. I … Continue reading Taking Back My Life Never Felt So Good
Victim, Survivor, Thriver – My Letter From Susie McEntire
Last year I sent an e-mail to Susie McEntire (Yes, Reba's sister) telling her my story, and she responded. At first, I wasn't sure I wanted to share it as it's very personal, but then I thought it could help others too. Her words are in bold. Katie, thank you for sharing your blog. See comments below: … Continue reading Victim, Survivor, Thriver – My Letter From Susie McEntire
Love Letter to Myself
Dear Katie Butterfly, You are such an incredibly person. So kind and brave. You have been through a lot but you haven't let that stop you from fighting and keep moving forward. 10 years ago you were barely surviving high school. You were depressed and suicidal all the time. But some how you still decided … Continue reading Love Letter to Myself
