Donna Lyon is six weeks into her research-informed program, ‘Left Write Hook’ (LWH), designed to empower adult survivors of child sexual abuse to take back their power through expressive writing and non-contact trauma informed boxing.
The program started on July 16, and will run for eight weeks in Footscray.
Participant Rose Nechwatal said the experience meeting other trauma survivors has been a highlight of the program so far.
“Learning self care, validation, strength, balance, knowledge and support all in a safe space has been the best,” she said.
“The trainers are super supportive and from this I have learnt that I am a survivor.
“I always felt like I was a victim treading water, but now I know I am actually a survivor and I’ve survived this far, and I’m gonna keep surviving but I’m gonna do a better job.
“I’ve got a life ahead of me and I can see the light coming from the darkness and it’s opening a whole new world for me, a world of truth and honesty.”
Jennifer Pittorino
