: Survivor stories can inspire hope and resilience in others who are going through similar experiences. They demonstrate that survival is possible and that there is life after trauma.

#MeToo proved that don't need to be top-down. They can be organic, viral, and devastatingly effective.

Using trauma for awareness requires a rigorous ethical approach to prevent re-victimization and ensure the survivor remains the protagonist of their own story.

The final, sobering note is this: The world’s hunger for survivor stories is voracious, and it is exhausting the supply.