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#RestoringHope Project
submit your story to be included in
"Restoring Hope: Removing the Chains of Child Abuse"
Ark of Hope for Children is excited to partner with TGIM Digital Publishing in providing a compilation, and ongoing series, of stories authored by those that were victimized by child abuse and child trafficking. Ark of Hope provides mentoring styled support for many internationally that were traumatized as children by the many forms of child abuse and even by childhood illness or disability. All are welcome to contribute to this inspirational collection "Restoring Hope: Removing the Chains of Child Abuse".
This will be a great way we can empower and provide wings to once traumatized survivors, whether still children or now adults, on their survivor-to-thriver journey. Using our collaborative effort entitled the #RestoringHope Project survivors will be able to get all the help they need, or contribute their own work without help. You can share whatever portion of your story you choose in a short story, poetic or artistic format as part of this great effort.
Via their Writing for the Soul Workshop™, TGIM offers youth that have been identified as at-risk, the opportunity to improve their ability to develop a positive attitude towards their future through writing and sharing. Exposure to this program has proven to assist in the healing process, and equip participants with tools and resources that can help them in many different ways. Emotional needs will be met In cooperation with Ark of Hope for Children’s e-mentoring approach and their Removing Chains live chat support site, as well as through caring licensed counselors and facilitators.
Consider Gary, who previously accessed TGIM’s program and wrote about being sexually abused by his father. Listen as he shares how Writing for the Soul Workshop™ changed Gary’s life and then read his submission to the original book series "Stories of Hope."
Out of the Ashes by Gary, Stories of Hope:
I know there are others like me that have been abused or who struggle with severe anger issues. That’s why I decided to share my story.... here it is. From the time of my birth to the age of six, I was abused. I suffered severe child abuse from someone I thought I could trust and love. That person was my father. I should call my father “Dad” but I refused to do so. My father is a monster ...and this is what he did to my life.
My father was a manipulator and an alcoholic. When he drank, my father became very angry. When he got angry, he got violent. When he wasn’t being violent, he did other things to me.
Being in that house was like being in a fiery house of hell and no one knew. My father would act nice in public and then beat me at home ...that two-faced loser. He got away with it until one day after beating me; my mother noticed the bruises on my arms and legs. I believe I was around 5 1/2 years old. She noticed them while drying me off after giving me a bath.
She confronted my father and he began hitting her. It was at night, and I was asleep. I heard a big boom and woke up. I heard the sound of my mother’s voice crying out for my neighbors to help. She cried out for help to protect a newborn, me and my other brothers. It all happened so fast.
Later that week, my mom filed for a divorce. I didn’t even know that it was called a divorce. Mom simply told me that her and my father weren’t going to live together anymore. About six months later, my father signed his parental rights away from my brother and me. (End of teaser)
What’s your story?
Gary’s testimony about how Writing for the Soul Workshop™ changed his life and his behavior, is just one of many from the youth and parents that have been impacted by our programs. Now we want to make an even bigger impact. That’s why TGIM has partnered with Ark of Hope for Children to launch the #RestoringHope Project.
We all have a story to tell. Let us help you tell yours. All ages are welcome to participate. Who knows ... your story just may impact someone else’s life. Submit your short story, poem, music, and art to be included in our #RestoringHope Project for inclusion in the next release of the Restoring Hope series, Restoring Hope: Removing the Chains of Child Abuse.
We fully appreciate and accept that some author’s contributions will deservedly be “dark” in nature as that is their personal history. Keep in mind, however that we do not publish graphic material.*
Submitting your story is easy!
Follow this link to the bottom of the page and submit your story right in the box provided. You may type your entry there or copy and paste from your favorite word processor.
*We do not publish graphic material. Therefore, you may be asked to remove graphic material or language. Please do not submit manuscripts that contain any of the following: obscene or explicit material, unnecessary profanity, vulgarity, or inappropriate or graphic love scenes. Any material considered for publication that is found to be graphic will require a mandatory edit of the material and may result in a rejection of the material.
About "Stories of Hope: Volume 1"
Stories of Hope is a compilation of heart wrenching, and liberating short stories written by youth participating in Writing for the Soul Workshop™ around the world. Through a unique structure offering both engagement -and reward, this workshop brings education and passion together in a way that offers permanent life changing impact. As noted in the forward by educator Sarah Lankford, these unique and amazing individuals have received a rare opportunity to share a story they needed to share ... and develop a love of writing as a result.
eBook: $9.99
Soft Cover: $12.99
6″ x 9″ (15.24 x 22.86 cm)
Black & White on White paper
122 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1537368849
ISBN-10: 1537368842
BISAC: Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / General
Purchase a copy of the book, or download the eBook to read it from your favorite device today!
Stay connected with updates from our workshops in the United States on Facebook at: Writing for the Soul Workshop™ in North America, Ark of Hope for Children and Removing Chains
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International Crisis Support Contacts
Ark of Hope for Children designed Removing Chains to provide mentoring support for survivors of all sorts. We find that while we can provide emotional support online, often a survivor needs more. We provide the following pages of hotlines and professional resources based upon the countries where we have actively served survivors through this site. Included are mental health and other services that you may be seeking.
As a service to our users our website provides these International Hotline Crisis Emergency numbers and links to professional organizations. Use the menu system to the right, based upon these countries. These are intended to be a thorough list of resources. If you have knowledge of changes or additions to a particular list, please contact us here. In that light, these are your countries. We challenge everyone to notify us of new or missing resources.
International Hotline Numbers:
Child sexual offense www.reportchildsex.com
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Motivation Collection
Images from Ark of Hope for Children provided to inspire and empower survivors of child abuse, human trafficking or bullying forward towards the next step on their path towards becoming thrivers.
Unless otherwise noted, these meme images have been created by Ark of Hope for Children. We happily give our permission to download and share publicly from any of our collections. Once clicked, each image has a share button. Click share and a link to the image becomes available to share, so you just provide your personalized message before the link in the box provided. A download button will also be visible once an image is clicked.
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Crisis Hotlines - United States
provided to assist survivors of Child Abuse, Child Trafficking and Bullying only
All submissions not falling into the direct realm of assistance for survivors mentioned above will rejected.
Following is a comprehensive list of USA Crisis Hotline Numbers and Links provided for the Removing Chains live chat support site by their nonprofit founder Ark of Hope for Children. If you have hotline numbers to recommend or links are found to be broken please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you suspect child abuse, call the National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4ACHILD (800-422-4453)
Child Advocacy Centers / National Child Advocacy Center 1-256-533-5437 Find the CAC closest to you
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Human / Child / Sex / Labor Trafficking Helplines Missing / Runaway / Exploited Children Hotlines |
Sex Offenders Registries/Reporting |
Befrienders find local groups and get help by email
Cyber Bully Hotline 1-800-420-1879
Removing Chains live chat bullying support
Child Advocacy Centers / National Child Advocacy Center 1-256-533-5437 Find the CAC closest to you
ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800 4-A-CHILD (1-800 422-4453) / TDD 1-222-4453 Hearing impaired
Child Abuse Hotlines by State - Child Welfare Information Gateway
Cyber Tip Line National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Hotline for adults concerned about a child 1-888-PREVENT (773-2362) by Stop It Now!
National Child Sexual Abuse Reporting 1-866-FOR-LIGHT (367-5444) by Darkness to Light
Removing Chains live chat child abuse support (Also female; male; adult survivors of child abuse)
Statutes of Limitations on Child Abuse by State – Are there limitations for filing a child abuse claim in my state?
Hotlines & Resources for Crime Victims - US Department of Justice
Safe Horizons Crime Victim Helpline 1-866-689-HELP For all crimes including support for family members of homicide victims
Toll-Free and Online Crime Victim Hotlines - US Government Offices for Victims of Crime
Victim Assistance Hotline - National Organization for Victims of Crime
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 / 1-800-787-3224 TTY
Safe Horizons National Domestic Violence Helpline 1-800-621-HOPE / 1-212-227-3000 / TDD 1-866-604-5350
National Eating Disorders Association 1-800-931-2237
ANAD National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders: 1-630-577-1330
National Council for Aging Care: Aging in Place 1-877-664-6140
Family and Friends of Alcoholics Support
Al-Anon Family Groups Meetings 1-861-252-2666
National CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Grief Share.org - find a group near you 1-800-395-5755
Grief Support, Samaritans Hope 1-800-870-4673
AIDS Hotlines by State - Health Resources & Services Administration
National AIDS Hotline: 1-800-342- AIDS (2437) CDC on HIV/AIDS - 1-888-232-6348 TTY
National Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline: 1-800-227-8922
Human / Child / Sex / Labor Trafficking Helplines
Get Help / Break Free;
National Human Trafficking Hotline – Polaris Project 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733) / Española 1-888-373-7888
Removing Chains live chat Child Trafficking survivor support
Report suspected trafficking;
U.S. Department of Homeland Security 1-866-347-2423 or Report online
Removing Chains live chat ritual abuse support
Mental Health Helplines (for Suicide hotlines please the see Suicide heading below)
Befrienders - Find local groups or get help now
Mental Health America: 1-800-621-0379 MHA affiliates by state
National Alliance on Mental Illness (Nami) Find a local NAMI affiliate or group
Psych Central – Comprehensive online mental health resources
Missing / Runaway / Exploited Children Helplines
Child Find of America - Report a Missing, Abducted or Runaway Child -1-800-I-AM-LOST
Cyber Tip Line - National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678) - Deaf TDD 1-800-826-7653
National Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) Keeping America’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets
National Parent Helpline 1-855-4-A-PARENT (427-2736)
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
Rape / Sexual Assault / Incest Helplines
National Dating Abuse Helpline - Love Is Respect 1-866-331-9474 or text “Loveis” to 1-866-331-9474
RAINN Helpline - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - 1.800.656.HOPE (4673) ~ When someone calls a computer notes the area code and first three digits of the caller's phone number. The call is then instantaneously connected to the nearest RAINN member center.
Removing Chains live chat female survivor / male survivor support
Search for a local rape crisis center
Removing Chains live chat ritual abuse support
SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests - Support group meetings (Many Virtual) aimed at supporting survivors of institutional sexual abuse
Removing Chains live chat ritual abuse support
Holding of Wrist Help any time by email
Self Injury.com 1-800-DONTCUT (366-8288)
Sex Offenders Registries / Reporting
DOJ National Sex Offender Registry
FBI State and Tribal Sex Offender Registry
Single Mothers Grants - Financial assistance grants
Substance Abuse / Addiction Helplines
Alcoholics Anonymous - find a group near you
Celebrate Recovery search your state for groups
Drug Abuse Hotlines 1-877-958-8058 Including Drug-Specific Hotline Numbers
Drug Addiction Helpline 1-877-748-3971
Free Addiction Centers by State 1-888-414-0569
Free Virtual Support Meetings - Online support groups for alcohol and narcotics addictions
Narcotics Anonymous - find an NA meeting near you
National Cocaine Hotline: 1-855-360-2476
Opiod Withdrawal & Detox - Addiction Group.org: 1-855-217-2693
Pet Friendly Drug Rehab Centers Addiction Reources.net (844) 616-3400
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Live chat available - Española - Deaf TTY 1-800-799-4889
Suicide Support, Samaritans Hope 1-800-870-4673
Suicide.org - Find Suicide Hotlines by State
American Pregnancy Helpline 1-866-942-6466
LGBTQ - The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 Text and chat support
National Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474 or text “Loveis” to 22522
Removing Chains live chat bullying support / child abuse support / mental health support
Teen Dating Violence Awareness - D'Amore Mental Health
Veteran’s Suicide Prevention Crisis Line 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Collection of Programs
Images from Ark of Hope for Children representing our programs that are serving survivors and bringing awareness of child abuse, child trafficking and bullying.
Unless otherwise noted, these meme images have been created by Ark of Hope for Children. We happily give our permission to download and share publicly from any of our collections. Once clicked, each image has a share button. Click share and a link to the image becomes available to share, so you just provide your personalized message before the link in the box provided. A download button will also be visible once an image is clicked.
Return to the Image Gallery to see other image collections in our Library of Hope
Return to the home page of our Library of Hope to visit other library sections
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