Dear Survivor - I have survived rape at different points in my life. It...
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I have survived rape at different points in my life. It took me many years to come to terms with my dark history. Now, I am learning to listen to myself and my body. I often use a soft blanket to give myself comfort at home.
I have survived rape at different points in my life. It took me many years to come to... READ ON
Dear Survivor - Kelli is a survivor of familial human trafficking. In...
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Kelli is a survivor of familial human trafficking. In this photograph, she adjusts her stack of bracelets: a hospital allergy band, a survivor chain, a medical bracelet, and another that says, “Be strong and courageous.” Kelli is about to be discharged from rehab after relearning to speak and walk after a stroke a month ago. “They call me a badass around here,” she says, recounting her astounding recovery. “I am a survivor and pretty resilient. I cannot live my life in fear.”
Kelli is a survivor of familial human trafficking. In this photograph, she adjusts her... READ ON
Dear Survivor - Christie recalls snapping into survival mode....
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Christie recalls snapping into survival mode. “Nothing really prepares you for something like that,” she says. Although it took years to recover from the emotional struggles that followed— fear, anger, regret—today she views herself as a stronger person for tackling them.
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Dear Survivor - Lindsay survived a history of abuse and rape. She felt...
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Lindsay survived a history of abuse and rape. She felt like she was raised as an object instead of a person. “Loving and feeling loved helped me find my way,” she says. Lindsay expresses herself through writing and is currently a screenwriter in New York.
Lindsay survived a history of abuse and rape. She felt like she was raised as an object... READ ON
Dear Survivor
(ongoing)

Dear Survivor is a growing visual collection empowering sexual trauma survivors through the expression of their own narratives. This diptych series seeks to highlight survivor experiences, illustrate the prevalence of sexual violence, and question how we can break this cycle.

Conversations in society are happening, but not much has changed. For example, an American is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds. And yet, survivors carry the heavy, painful burden of demanding action and engagement from their family, friends, and community.

This project is hosted on an online platform designed to build community, support and resources for survivors of sexual violence and their allies.

Website DearSurvivor.org
Supported by We, Women

Rosem Morton

Rosem Morton is a documentary photographer and nurse based in Baltimore. Her visual storytelling explores the intersection of trauma, health and resilience.
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