As Waters Passing By [Formerly called Annaleigh's Abuse Awareness Site]

This site is dedicated to the memory of Katie S. (1981-1988) and all those who didn't make it. This site is also now dedicated to the memory of Little Kaylee Schnurr (2004-2005).

BIG BIG NEWS!! ~~ I have agreed to participate in Haullie Free's new upcoming audio documentary Voices of Strength! I will post more about it when I get a chance!

Come In From the Rain
A bit about the history & purpose of this site, and a few words of welcome.

I'm Going Through Changes
The latest changes and additions to this site.

I Don't Believe In Fairy Tales
My personal story.

Two Little Girls
Katie and Kassandra's stories.

Live To Tell
The stories of courageous survivors of child abuse, rape, and domestic violence.

An Empty Shell of Me
Information on aftermath issues experienced by survivors.

There Is A Balm In Gilead
Christian resources for survivors. **MAY TRIGGER**

Sisters and Brothers
Information on the workings of online support groups, and how to choose one.

Solace In the Written Word
A list of helpful and healing books.

Dar Luz (Give Light)
Volunteering, fundraising, and donating ideas for you to make a difference in the lives of survivors.

Let The Music Do The Talking
Lyrics to songs that reference various forms of abuse.

Caveat Emptor
Educate yourself about Child Sexual Abuse. These are some signs it may be occurring.

That Ain't Love, Honey
Signs your teenage daughter may be in an abusive relationship.

The Sound of Poisons
Signs you may be in a verbally abusive relationship.

The Feminine Scream
Thoughts by women survivors on healing from the fear of men, and thoughts by men on the fear and pain violence against women causes them.

One More Casualty
Statistics on child abuse, rape, and domestic violence.

Growing Darkness Taking Dawn
A few words, and some statistics on suicide.

I Know You, Yes I Do
A listing of the famous and infamous who've survived abuse.

Tears On My Pillow
Poems I have written over the years.

Screaming In Cathedrals
Essays and letters in healing.

No More Sleepy Dreaming
My commentary blog against violence and abuse.

Silent Lucidity
The site's official blog containing news articles. Please consult the memory section if you are doing research or are looking for something specific. **MAY TRIGGER**

Hearts and Thoughts
Links to many fundraisers benefitting organizations supporting survivors of abuse.

Tumbled Little Stars
An ever growing collection of links.

Brick By Brick
The activism wing of As Waters Passing By.

Not A Statistic
Get to know a bit about the webmistress of this site.

With A Little Help From My Friends
People who I am fortunate to have as friends and supporters of this site.

Echoing
Positive comments about this site and sometimes even me. :)

Peel Out the Watchword
Banners for linking to this site.

Ripple Back to Me
Abuse related webrings.

Snow Cherries from France
Honors, awards, and gifts this site has won.

 

Updates 9/17/2005: I'm back from what I thought would be a bit of a long hiatus!

Proud Member of:
Survivors Art Foundation, as a registered artist.

Click here to sign the Kaylee's Law petition. Click here to learn who Kaylee Schnurr was.

Click here to sign a petition to encourage more research and education for sufferers of Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Lou of Aphrodite Wounded has co-authored a book with criminologist Patricia Esteal!

Real Rape, Real Pain: Help for Women Sexually Assaulted by Male Partners
Patricia Easteal and Louise McOrmond-Plummer have written an internationally-focused healing/resource book for survivors of marital/partner rape, to be released in September 2006. The book is aimed at survivors, their supporters and professionals in the fields of counselling, advocacy and law.
To see what's in the book, click here. Those interested in buying the book can email the authors to express that interest here.

Attn: Teen Girls! My fellow She-Wolf Alicia has an excellent email support group for you to join, Relate To A Teen Today. :)

Click to join Relate_to_a_teen_today


Because it's time to protect the children.


I joined the RAINN fanlisting because I'm a dork! ;)


After Silence is an excellent support with a variety of helpful forums. Join today!


Visit Aphrodite Wounded, the site for women raped by male partners. You deserve to heal.


Consider checking out BONSHEA, the book where Coral Anika Theill tells her story of marital rape and other abuses.


Click here to email Pastor Todd R. Cook about his new book with Biblical solutions for abuse survivors. I have read the first chapter and look forward to reading the rest!

Consider checking out Dancing With The Devil (known as Living With the Devil in the UK) by Amy Norman. It is, I hear, a powerful book on domestic violence, including partner rape. I would like to get my hands on a copy of it, which shouldn't be too easy right now as I'm in United States.



"My goals for writing Dancing with the Devil were to give those living with violence the chance to realise that there is hope, and the opportunity to move onto a better life, even though at the time there seems little or no hope at all. I also wanted to reach those who don't understand it at all and hopefully wipe out some of the myths that still exist in the minds of so many." ~ Amy Norman




Point Last Seen is a new book by Ricky Hunter telling the story of her abduction at the age of 5 by a pedophile, and of her experiences with domestic violence. Check it out!


Living Nightmares of Abuse is a book by Phyllis Benton which deals with her experiences of child sexual abuse, abuse in the foster care system, and an abusive relationship which included partner rape. Consider checking it out!


Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide is an EXCELLENT book by Andream Smith which analyzes the colonial roots of violence against American Indian/Native American women. I recently finished reading the book and highly recommend it.


Listen to Darkness 2 Light: Breaking the Conspiracy of Silence radio show!


Lysamena Project On Self-Injury


I cannot plug Pandora's Aquarium enough. Find excellent support for rape and sexual abuse at Pandys!


Use MapSexOffenders.com to look up sex offenders in your area. Presented in a map format, and it's free!


Healing Through Creativity is an event in which survivors and their supporters share art, music, poetry and other writings and forms of creativity. Check it out!

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DISCLAIMER: This site is not meant to replace professional help. I am just a survivor who wants people to know they aren't alone out there. I would recommend you consider finding a therapist, counselor, or other professional who can do more to help you on your healing journey, in addition to visiting this site.

Email - annaleigh@aswaterspassingby.org
Or - aswaterspassingby@gmail.com




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