Survivor stories book

My name is Lynn Everard and as a survivor of abuse, I know that we are expected to keep our abuse a secret as if it is some unwritten rule in our relationship with the abuser. But when we begin to tell the secret, first to ourselves and then to others, it lessens the power it can have over us. In my book, How Speaking Your Truth Could Save Your Life and How It Saved Mine, I have a chapter on secrets including how they can actually create disease within our bodies. In addition to being a published author, I am also a writing coach and self-publishing consultant. I also work with survivors of abuse in supporting them in their return to innocence.

When I first met Andi, I knew that I was meant to be a part of supporting other survivors process their secrets in a safe but powerful way. This has led to the creation of a new project, a book that tells the stories of survivors in their own words, but anonymously. The only person who will know the survivor’s identity is me. The project is called Survivor Stories and its goal is to raise awareness of abuse while providing survivors with a way to share their secrets without fear of reprisal from anyone. Also, there is no cost to anyone who participates and it is my intention that the book can also serve as fundraiser for the Web of Life Worldwide.

Update: August 2, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Lynn Everard. He was an unbelievable spirit of grace and love who uplifted everyone he met. Lynn passed while awaiting a liver transplant. He was loved by thousands of people. He will be truly missed by all who had the blessing to know him.