| Do (Empower) | Don't (Exploit) | | :--- | :--- | | Obtain (written, explained). | Pressure survivors to share before they are ready. | | Allow the survivor to control their narrative (review/edit final materials). | Edit stories for maximum shock value or drama. | | Provide trigger warnings before graphic details. | Show gratuitous, re-enacted violence or trauma. | | Offer compensation (honorarium) for time and emotional labor. | Use anonymous stories without verifying they are real. | | Include resources (hotline, counseling) with every story. | Share identifiable details without permission (e.g., location, workplace). |
#MeToo was not a top-down campaign with polished advertisements. It was a grassroots invitation: "If you survived sexual violence, write 'Me too.'" nsfs140 i want to rape you because you are imp full
Despite the risks, digital campaigns have allowed for "niche awareness." Survivors of ritual abuse, medical gaslighting, religious trauma, and complex PTSD—groups too small to warrant a national billboard—have found each other through hashtags. A story told to 100 people who truly understand is often more powerful than a story told to 1 million who are confused. | Do (Empower) | Don't (Exploit) | |
Awareness campaigns are instrumental in amplifying the voices of survivors and promoting social change. These campaigns can take various forms, including social media initiatives, public events, and fundraising efforts. They aim to: | Edit stories for maximum shock value or drama
Navigating Challenges: Performative Activism and Compassion Fatigue
: Survivors must fully understand how and where their stories will be used.