Traveling Alone as a Source of Empowerment for Me as a Sexual Violence Survivor
I am a very independent person. I haven’t always been that way, though. It took some time and practice to fully embrace my solitude. I started by going to the dining hall at my college alone. None of my friends woke up early like me, but my hunger gave me the confidence I needed. Book in hand, I began to spend time alone as a way to honor my own happiness and challenge my fears. I’d go out...