Mike DomitrzPresident, Author, and Speaker on Respect, The Center for Respect, Inc. · Author & Speaker on Respect for Schools, Corporations, & the Military since 1990 (has reached

Survivors are strong and courageous!

13 Jul 2023 · 0 min

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In this brief segment of a YouTube advocacy video, the speaker stresses the importance of consistently affirming survivors as strong and courageous, counteracting the prevalent victim‑blaming narratives in society. The speaker highlights that such affirmations must be inclusive, explicitly encompassing all gender identities, sexual orientations, cultures, and races, using the term “every” to underline universal support. The message calls for a shift in conversation toward empowerment and universal inclusion for survivors.

Every. And the reason I wanted us to say that is because survivors don't hear these words enough. They don't hear how strong and courageous they are enough. In fact, in our society, they often hear victim-blaming statements, which is harmful. We want to do the opposite. We want to talk about their strength and their courage. And every means all gender identities, sexual orientations, culture, race. It means every. This is so important to understand around these conversations.