I was abused by 3 different men in my life. All three the guilt was placed on me you page has truly helped me see that it was NOT my fault. The problem lays solely with them and the people that enabled them. 

I only found your page a few days ago but it already has given me a warmth. The feeling that I’m not alone and that life will be ok someday. 🦋 

Emily is truly an inspiration to people who are still suffering greatly from the abuse they have endured in the past. She is encouraging but real. She shares hope to the the people who feel like there is none. 

I’m not only encouraged daily by Thriving Forward but the striking insights Emily produces give me traction in my recovery process. Much of what she says is more relevant to my life experience even than help I’ve gotten from professional counseling. Trauma recovery from the types of abuse she & I each respectively grew up in is a niche speciality. And she specializes superbly!!! 

As a survivor of betrayal trauma and spiritual abuse, Emily’s posts helped shed light on the lies that kept me in bondage for many years. Her story of surviving and thriving after abuse is an inspiration to me as I heal and rebuild my life. She is an example of what it means to hold on to a pure faith even after God’s word was weaponized against her. Thank you Emily for being a light to all abuse survivors. 

I have followed Thriving Forward for about a year now. I have friends in my life who are going through different traumas and I have continued to be their support. I have love how thriving forward is a great resource that I can recommend for people to follow. Emily speaks on purity culture, abuse and more. She is doing great work and I appreciate her courage and story.