Welcome to my Safe Sanctuary Space for Survivors of sexual trauma.
A space where you are welcomed exactly as you are, without judgement. A space for connection and healing. I have been on my own healing journey (actively) since 2010. My trauma occurred when I was aged 12-13. It was never my plan to tell a single soul about what happened but, I followed the breadcrumbs and here I am sharing my truth in the hope that it offers a mirror for others to validate their own experiences, to find comfort and to know that they aren’t alone.
Survivor Sanctuary isn’t just another place to read about healing—it is a space where we unburden ourselves, together. Where the weight we carry is named, held, and slowly softened in the presence of someone who gets it. This is not a place of rigid steps and checklists but of deep, organic healing—through storytelling, reflection, and the kind of truth that sets us free.
Here, I write from my own lived experience, but also as a coach and mentor who has walked beside others on this path. My work is not about forcing healing into neat, tick boxes. It is about the real work—the tender, the messy, the sacred. The moments of reckoning. The moments of reclaiming. The quiet, fierce knowing that you are allowed to take up space in this world, just as you are.
Unlike other spaces, Survivor Sanctuary is built for those of us who don’t fit into the traditional narratives of “moving on.” I believe in cycles, seasons, and spirals. I believe that healing is not a destination but a return—to ourselves, our bodies, our truth.
If you stay, you’ll find stories that speak to the unspoken. Writings that give voice to the parts of you that have long been silenced. And a gentle hand to hold as you navigate this path at your own pace.
A little about the author (Stacie Glass)
I am passionate about creating safe supportive spaces for Survivors of sexual trauma. I am a survivor of childhood sexual trauma and have been on my own healing journey actively since 2011. Although my 12 year old self made a vow to never speak of my big shameful secret to anyone, here I am sharing my story to help others feel less alone and validated in how they feel. I am now a qualified therapeutic coach and mentor and have been creating safe supportive spaces online for Survivors for several years - I do this in various ways from Online Survivor Circles, Telegram peer support group chats to The Survivor Sanctuary Membership. Now, I want to bring all I have been sharing to this forum for those that want regular support in a financially accessible way.
What You’ll Find Here
🖤 Gentle, trauma-informed insights to help you navigate healing in a way that feels safe and sustainable.
✨ The power of storytelling—because sharing our experiences (even just with ourselves) is a profound act of reclaiming what was taken.
🌱 A nurturing, non-judgmental space where you can heal in your own way, at your own pace.
Unlike many spaces that focus on “fixing” trauma, I focus on honouring and integrating it. I believe in healing beyond survival, where you don’t just process the past—you learn how to feel alive again, to trust your voice, and to step into a life that feels like your own.
You may already be aware but I have a podcast available on all major platforms ‘Life After Sexual Abuse’ which is a great free resource where I also share other Survivor Stories. I want as many people to share their truth and place the blame, shame and guilt where it belongs. I am passionate that all of us deserve a life free of the after effects of trauma. Shame dies when we share in safe spaces.
If you find what I share helpful and you want to share the journey with others doing the same, consider upgrading your subscription.
Sanctuary in Words – A Deeper, Held Experience
Healing is not just about knowing—we need to feel held, witnessed, and gently guided back to ourselves. That’s what this space is for.
When you join the Survivor Sanctuary Paid Subscription, you’re not just receiving words. You’re entering a sanctuary—a place where my writing and voice offer you comfort, reflection, and the space to soften into your own healing.
What’s included in a paid subscription:
🤍 Exclusive Healing Letters & Audio Reflections – Deeply personal, heart-led writings and voice recordings that hold space for you wherever you are on your journey.
🤍 Guided Self-Reflection Prompts – Gentle invitations to explore your emotions, reconnect with yourself, and nurture your inner world.
🤍 A Private, Intimate Space – A quieter, deeper layer of Survivor Sanctuary, where you receive support in a way that feels personal and nourishing.
🤍 Occasional Bonus Content – Special offerings like guided meditations, behind-the-scenes thoughts, or responses to questions from within our community.
This is for you if…
You long for words that meet you where you are, that remind you of your strength, that invite you to soften without pressure to ‘fix’ or ‘figure it all out.’
Let this be a space where you feel held in it.
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I always appreciate feedback too so feel free to let me know how you’re finding being here and if there are any healing themes that you would find helpful for the future.
Be gentle with yourself,
Stacie x
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