My name is Annie. I’ve been wanting to share my story for a while but have always been scared. I grew up in a stable home. Two parents and an older brother. Things were good in my house until my brother went to college, I was in 7th grade. He attended University of Southern California, […]
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 […]
Jeff and I have been together as a couple for about 8 wonderful years. Where I thought my life had ended (or needed to end) this guy helped me realize that I could lay the bad to rest and that love was the answer. We have been officially “married” for almost two years now! With many more years ahead!
I’m telling myself that I am capable of love, of loving and being loved in return. I am capable of being sexy and not feeling dirty. I am capable of all good things. I am Katie Butterfly and I deserve all good things.
Yes, I am a survivor of many things. Depression, anxiety, self-harm, Borderline Personality, rape and PTSD. But, that is not who I am. I am Katie Butterfly. I have come through much darkness and into the light. I have turned into a beautiful young woman. I love with all my heart, I enjoy many things, […]
Becoming Katie Butterfly I have struggled with mental illness, anxiety, and sexual assault in my life. It once held be back, even almost killed me, but like a butterfly I have come out of the darkness and into a beautiful life! I have found my voice and it’s so beautiful. I have so much to […]
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 […]
Sometimes I just love doing complete body self-care, clean shaven, great smelling lotion all over my body, putting on a sexy dress, lighting some candles and loving the heck out of my sexy self. That’s my take on healing and loving myself and my body again. Today it feels so freeing and healing. I’m telling […]
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
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 […]
Sharing my journey of hope.
Memoirs and mullings of an adult survivor
"Let your smile change the world, don't let the world change your smile."
Break the silence. End the violence.
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Moments & Memories Of Special People
Loving God through daily living: family, homeschooling, sexual abuse survivor, chronic migraine, did, sra
They may see, they might know, but they'll never understand
Do I wish I had never endured depression? Absolutely. But to deny the experience is to deny who I am
Author of SHATTERED, a memoir of childhood sexual abuse
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Breaking Down Mental Health Myths
Sober living in a crazy world
Be Joyful. You never know whose day you may brighten.❤️
always recovering, never recovered
