Sexual abuse is everywhere.
Share your story, bring the darkness into the light.

Stories Across the Map

Launch Map

Story in the press
Incident report
Community story

By the Numbers

Aggregated insights from the stories shared with us.

24
Stories shared
17
States & regions
AGE WHEN ABUSE BEGAN
0-5
6-9
10-12
13-16
17-20
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We Are Stronger in the Light™

Sexual abuse thrives in silence and isolation. Stronger in the Light™ is a survivor-centered platform that maps real experiences, surfaces hidden patterns in data, and connects people with the resources and community they need to heal and advocate.

Survivor Voices

Every submission is an act of courage. We give survivors a place to be heard without using their names — and make sure those experiences are seen by the people who need to understand them.

Patterns Made Visible

When stories are mapped together, patterns emerge that no single account reveals. Our data surfaces where abuse concentrates, which communities carry the heaviest burden, and where systemic gaps exist.

Resources, Close to Home

From national crisis lines to state-level legal aid, counseling networks, and advocacy organizations — we connect survivors and allies with real support, searchable by state.

Evidence-Based Advocacy

Silence protects perpetrators; data builds accountability. Aggregated survivor data gives advocates and policymakers the evidence they need to demand systemic change.

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