At HazelHelps.me, we believe in one simple truth: Your healing matters. Your voice matters. You matter.

An unwanted sexual encounter is something no one should ever have to experience. And yet, so many survivors walk through life carrying this pain quietly, unsure where to turn or how to begin healing.

This space was created for you — a place to feel seen, supported, and never alone. Hazel, one platform all the help. 

1. Your Story Is Yours — Hazel Honors That

At HazelHelps.me, we want you to know:

• You never have to share more than you’re comfortable with
• Your truth is valid, even if others don’t understand
• You deserve a space where your voice is respected and held with care
• Your story belongs to you, and you get to choose what happens next.

2. Whatever You’re Feeling Is a Normal

Many survivors wonder:

• “Why do I feel numb?”
• “Why am I so emotional?”
• “Why is it so hard to focus?”

Emotional waves, memory gaps, confusion, anxiety, or even moments of feeling “fine” — all of these are normal reactions. Hazel is here to remind you, there is no right or wrong way to feel. There is only your way.

3. You Deserve Support. You Don’t Have to Go Through This Alone

Reaching out can feel scary, but connection is an important part of healing.

Support can look like:

• Talking to a health care professional
• Working with a trauma-informed advocate 
• Joining survivor-centered communities
• Using grounding practices to manage overwhelming moments
• Reading empowering stories from other survivors on HazelHelps.me

4. Healing Isn’t Linear, Hazel Helps Through Every Step

Some days you may feel strong. Other days, just getting out of bed might feel impossible.  Both days count.

Healing involves steps forward, backward, and sideways — and all of them are part of your journey. Setbacks do not erase progress. They do not define you.

Survivors often underestimate their own strength. But showing up today, reading this, or simply breathing through the difficult moments is powerful.

Strength can be gentle. It can be quiet. It can be messy. It can be yours.

At HazelHelps.me, we believe in celebrating your resilience, no matter how “small” a step may seem.

5. You Are Not Defined by What Happened to You

This is something that happened to you, not something that defines you.

You are not broken. You are not at fault. You are not alone.

You are a whole, complex, worthy human being with a future still full of possibilities.