This Is How Writing Saved My Life

My traumatic past tried to kill me, and writing helped me survive

Toni Tails
Nov 6 · 2 min read
Photo of woman writing by Ulkar - purchased by the author

I was sexually, mentally, and physically abused most of my life. Memories of this abuse lead to toxic thoughts which resulted in harmful behaviors. Writing helped me take back the power my bad memories held over me.

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Toni Tails

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CEO of ToniTails.com | Published Author | Body Positive Graphic Artist | Autism Mama |Survivor of Child Sex Abuse | PTSD BipolarII Babe| @QueerCupcake | she/her

Invisible Illness

We don't talk enough about mental health.

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