Welcome to Not What Defines Us

Not What Defines Us is an anonymous online support community free to all survivors of sexual assault.

We welcome all survivors to join for support, information, inspiration and, when ready, to help support other survivors.


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Our Mission

At the heart of Not What Defines Us is a commitment to empowering sexual assault survivors to heal, grow, and reclaim their lives. We recognize the strength within every survivor and believe that sharing both our struggles and successes can be a powerful catalyst for healing.

Our mission is to foster a community where survivors feel understood, empowered, and equipped with the support needed to move forward in their healing journey.

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What Sets Us Apart

Shared Wisdom
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Our community's strength is in the collective wisdom of survivors and professionals. Through shared experiences, we inspire hope, resilience, and empowerment.

In addition to peer support, Not What Defines Us collaborates with professionals specializing in the field of sexual assault.

Anonymous  Community Focused on Healing
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Not What Defines Us offers an anonymous, private platform, allowing survivors to share their journey without fear or judgment.

Our community is focused on healing and building the life you would like to live; overcoming the pain of something you had no control over. 

True Sense of Community
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With social media platforms such as Facebook it can be hard to build a true sense of community - being able to truly relate to other members over time. People trying to sell services also make it hard to truly open up.

Our purpose at NWDU is for survivors to be part of a true community focused solely on supporting each other; gaining strength from people who understand and want to help.


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    I wish this community existed when my assault first happened. I will be here now for others.

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    Just knowing there are others going through this and moving forward makes it a little lighter

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    I just joined. I need to try something to get to a better life"

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