“I wasn’t sure if the library card was valid anymore,” Maria recalls with a dry, weary laugh. “But I knew if I had that card, I was still a person who belonged somewhere. I was still me.”

When paired with strategic awareness campaigns, these narratives do more than just share a history; they dismantle stigmas, influence policy, and provide a roadmap for healing. The Human Element: Why Survivor Stories Matter

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