top of page

Explore My Blog
Search


When Mother's Day Hurts
It's okay to allow yourself to feel. Mother’s Day is everywhere—flowers, cards, brunches, smiling photos, and sentimental tributes...

Savannah Parvu
May 102 min read


Survival is Not the End of the Story
The passing of Virginia Giuffre is a profound loss, deeply felt by many survivors of human trafficking. Her death, whether a suicide or not, is tragic. This loss highlights the ongoing, complex journey of healing from trauma, which is lifelong and often messy. It's crucial to remember that taking time for self-care is not a sign of weakness but a necessity.

Savannah Parvu
Apr 282 min read


The Silence I Carried: Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse
A reflection on the long-lasting impact of sexual abuse and the complex, often hidden journey.

Savannah Parvu
Apr 73 min read


Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present
Embracing the Journey: Healing empowers us to honor our past while moving forward with strength. Today marks the anniversary of a day...

Savannah Parvu
Mar 312 min read


Challenges Seeking Medical Care After Being Trafficked
Prior to any medical appointment or tests that I need to have done, I must mentally prepare myself for what to expect.

Savannah Parvu
May 6, 20245 min read


SELF-INJURY -A GLANCE INTO MY 10 YEAR ADDICTION OF CUTTING
“I hate you, I never loved you and I never wanted you and that’s why I want to kill myself,” are the words I heard moments before I...

Savannah Parvu
Mar 1, 20213 min read


Triggers
In therapy, while processing everything I went through in the past, I constantly experienced A LOT of triggers.

Savannah Parvu
Apr 22, 20202 min read


The Impact of Support Group
When I speak I normally always share how going to support group for victims of sexual assault ended up being a big part of my healing...

Savannah Parvu
Nov 19, 20183 min read


The Power of Vulnerability
Last month when we did an interview on the Talk It Up Radio Show Jan Edwards mentioned the “deep posts” I write on social media and on my...

Savannah Parvu
Aug 14, 20182 min read


Every Survivor Needs A Doctor Willing To Hold Their Hand
Sixteen years ago I sat alone in fear while waiting for the doctor to enter the room. I was fourteen years old, covered in cuts,...

Savannah Parvu
Oct 10, 20173 min read


Recovery/Healing Can Be A Lifelong Journey
It wasn’t until I was twenty-six years old that I was able to come to the point of finally telling someone the horrors I endured growing...

Savannah Parvu
May 31, 20173 min read
bottom of page