1 in 3 Survivors. This Is Where My Story Begins.
Posted by shabranae patton on
As many of you know April is Sexual Assault Awareness month let’s talk about it…
Did you know that 1 in every 3 survivors are first assaulted between the ages of 11 and 17? I did.
For me that’s not just a statistic, it is my reality.
That’s where my story began too.
I was just a child—still discovering my voice—when it was taken from me. Not only was it taken from me once, but repeatedly.
And like so many others, I carried that trauma alone, in silence.
While I can only speak for me, I’m sure other survivors around the world would agree, the silencing was the loudest thing I had ever heard or experienced in my life.
I was one of the three. Afraid to speak, afraid to walk, afraid to hope, simply afraid.
It wasn’t until I decided to take my voice back in 2018 that I realized…healing doesn’t live in silence.
That’s why I created Anchor’d Inc—a space where pain meets purpose and healing is handcrafted with love.
What began as one small care package has become a movement:
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All-natural aromatherapy skincare,
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Tangible post-trauma care resources,
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And a growing community of survivors and supporters committed to making sure no one heals alone.
During this month I am determined more than ever to speak, to no longer be silenced. There is a generation of young girls from ages 11-17 and beyond who need to see pass their current circumstances.
We’ve shipped thousands of care packages. We’ve met survivors face to face. We’ve cried together. Prayed together. And grown stronger together.
But we can't do it without you.
Your support helps us send healing into the hands of those who need it most.
Whether you shop our wellness products, sponsor a care package, or simply share our story—you become part of the mission.
This isn’t just self-care. It’s soul care. It’s survivor care.
Shop with Purpose, Heal with Intention
With love and resilience,
Shabranae Patton
Founder, Anchor’d Inc
www.anchordinc.com