SURVIVORS WRITE: HEALING FROM SEXUAL ABUSE AND ASSAULT – WITH LAYLA
A WRITING CIRCLE FOR ADULT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT TO RECLAIM THEIR VOICES AND BEGIN — OR CONTINUE — THEIR HEALING THROUGH WORDS.
Layla experienced sexual abuse and sexual assault in childhood and adolescence. She understands the silence, the weight, and the long path of rebuilding.
Today, she shares both her story and her integrative counselling therapy training to create a gentle space where survivors can write, reflect, and connect without judgment and entirely at their own pace.
My Goal for These Sessions
My hope is that you leave each session feeling a little lighter, less weighed down by what you’ve been carrying, and more connected to your own strength.
In this safe, non-judgmental space, you can release what has been repressed, explore your story, and find confidence in your voice.
These sessions are about remembering that what happened was not your fault, and beginning to transform even the most painful experiences into resilience, insight, and creative power.
What to Expect
Small, intimate groups.
Sessions are limited to a small number of participants to help create a space of care, privacy, and safety.
Your pace, your choice.
Cameras and microphones are optional. You may listen quietly, write privately, or share when and if you feel ready.
Grounding and mindfulness.
Sessions may include singing bowls, gentle grounding exercises, and optional meditation to help participants stay present and supported.
Creative freedom.
Write for yourself. Sharing is always optional.
Optional publication.
Participants may submit their writing for possible inclusion in a future collective publication under their own name, a pen name, or anonymously.
One-to-One Sessions
Some survivors feel more comfortable working privately rather than in a group setting.
From time to time, Layla may open a limited number of one-to-one writing sessions for individuals who would prefer a quieter, more personal space to explore their writing.
Details and availability will be shared when these sessions open.
Practical Details
Survivors Write sessions began in January 2026 and are now held every two months to allow participants time for reflection, emotional processing, and personal writing between gatherings.
Group size: small and intentionally limited
Language: English
Age: 18+
Cost: some sessions are free, while others may be donation-based or paid in order to help sustain the work and keep the space running.
Group size: Sessions are intentionally kept small (usually no more than 8 participants) to support care, privacy, and safety.
Language: English
Age: 18+
Cost: Some sessions are free, while others may be donation-based or paid in order to help sustain the work and keep the space running.
Please Note
These gatherings are creative and supportive writing spaces and are not a substitute for therapy.
Because of the nature of the topic, participants may encounter strong emotions while writing or listening to others. Please join only if you feel ready and take breaks whenever needed.
Together we write — not to erase the past, but to reclaim our voices and our power.