Advocacy

Shannon Nicole sharing her survivor story with the MOCSA Board of Directors. Photo courtesy of MOCSA I have the distinct privilege of serving on the MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault) Speaker’s Bureau. As a sexual assault survivor, it is incredibly important to me to advocate for others, give back to this space, and serve our community. Recently, I had the opportunity to share my story with the MOCSA Board of Directors. Even after so many years, it st

For a long time, I tried to “bounce back.” I tried to be okay, to look okay, to perform okay. But the performance kept me disconnected from my own healing. It kept me small. It kept me silent.