Welcome to render.
More than just a blog, render is our collection of essays, interviews, poems, and informational articles written by and for survivors and those that support them (occasionally with the help of others). These pieces speak to the many ways we experience and navigate life after trauma, and how we can use creativity to make meaning from it all.
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Through Loving Eyes: A Parent & Child’s Journey of Overcoming
Interview with Christine Doré Miller: Survivor and Author
You’re Not Alone
I Am Me
The Last Time
It All Comes Back
Brought to Life
An Opinion on Red Sparrow
The Difference for LGBTQ+ Survivors
Psalm 22: A Letter to My Father
Fitting Out
The Best Kind of Thief
Slut-Shaming, Victim Blaming, and Rape Culture: The Dangers of Reading Social Media Comments
A Voice for the Voiceless
As survivors, we may use poetry to cope with trauma, or to express our feelings about the perception of sexual assault; often, we must reinforce that sexual assault is a significant issue, and that survivors can refuse to be silenced.
One Year Later
It has been a year since Caden has seen his abuser, and almost a year since he has reported. A lot happens in a year. In this article, Caden reflects on his growth as a survivor and individual, reminding us that time does allow us to survive, grow, and overcome.