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

For Immediate Crisis Help Rape/Sex Assault -- 1.800.656.HOPE Domestic Violence -- 1.800.799.SAFE Suicide -- 1.800.784.2433 or 911

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).

As Waters Passing By mourns the loss of a little angel, Jordan Amber Gonsioroski. Please visit this article to learn more about her heartbreaking passing. Please note the article **MAY TRIGGER**
**UPDATE 6/16/2007** Jordan's abuser has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Justice has been served.

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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.
In Plain Language Definitions of abuse and types of abuse, terminology explained.	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.	Get Into the Ring Political action alerts for you, centered around survivor issues.
Find Our Way Home Check out the photos of missing persons and help bring them home!	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.	Blessed Fearscapes Yay, I'm blogging! This is where I blog about just about anything related to the survival of child abuse, domestic violence, or rape. It can include pieces about mental health/aftermath issues, big events you or I would like to attend, my perspectives on related news stories/current events, or stuff about my own personal journey! ***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.	We Are All Connected My activism MySpace for networking!
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.

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Searching for Angela Shelton is a powerful documentary about survivors and the human spirit. Each of the Angela Sheltons have something to offer filmmaker Angela Shelton, and to all of us. We are all Angela Shelton. Visit Angela's site which has healing info, Angela's blog, and more about the film.

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.

FEAR: Creating Dialogue About Sexual Violence is a documentary project utilizing photo and radio journalism to raise awareness of sexual assault. Check the site out!


The Tenderness Tour is a national activist effort to bring awareness to the need to end violence against children. Check out the site to see what Richard and others are doing!

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

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Survivors SUCCESSors is a fairly new print and electronic magazine for survivors. It includes biographies of famous survivors and survivor activists, healing music suggestions, healing tips, survivor site features and more. I have agreed to contribute writing!


Lavender Power is the official website for Survivors SUCCESSors and other survivor projects by Melissa, Patty, and the gang!


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.


WAR On Sexual Violence is a news feed containing articles on the epidemic of child abuse, rape, and domestic violence. It also includes articles on related aftermath and other survivor issues.


Justice for Children (USA) advocates for children going through the Child Protective Services system with a variety of services provided to the children, such as legal advocacy and counseling. Visit their site to learn more about what they do, and how you can get them to take a child's case.


I am extremely proud to tell you that my friend Louise of Aphrodite Wounded has a book that is being released in September 2006. Real Rape, Real Pain is an internationally based healing book serving women survivors of partner rape by men. Visit PartnerRapeBook.org for all the info on the book!


In the book Unlocking the Secrets, author Victorious Heart tells her story. She says the following about her book: " I have written this book for both male and female survivors of Ritual Abuse. This is my story in chronological order of what I can remember about my life and the abuse. The back portion of the book is a small workbook for the survivor to write in along with a journal. I am 36 yrs old now, a published author and free of all my abuse. My wish is that you too can be free of all your abuse." Consider checking out her book! Click the jacket for ordering info.


Hope For A New Day is a new devotional book by Pastor Todd R. Cook, who wrote Hope For the Brokenhearted. The intent of the book is to keep you focused on God, and reaching towards your healing, rather than any despair. Email Pastor Todd for more information!


Invisible Girls was written by Patti Feuereisen for young girls and women to deal and make sense of sexual abuse. The following has been said about the book: "Written by a psychotherapist, this book sets personal narratives within a generalized discussion of sexual abuse of girls and young women. Feuereisen addresses myths about female sexuality and abuse, considers contributing family dynamics, and offers advice on preventing, reporting, and recovering from abuse. Individual chapters are given to father-daughter incest, other incest, abuse by teachers and clergy, and different types of rape. The writing is clear and frank, including sufficient details without becoming salacious." For more info on the book in addition to other resources, visit GirlThrive.


Twilight Children is a look into a children's psych ward from the point of view of the therapist. We see the psychological impact of child abuse, and I was astounded at how amazingly well Hayden described trauma to her young patients!


Living With the Enemy by Donna Ferrato is a photojournalist's look at domestic violence on a very intimate level. Here's what she says about the book: "It's a book of photographs and text which I wrote - well the whole thing is my work from riding with the cops, living in shelters, hospitals, prisons...I wanted to walk in the shoes of people who were having problems with domestic violence. I think it's a problem we don't need to have and we can do something about - but we need to get educated and conscious about the effects of the cycle of violence."


Anastasia and the Ghostly Owl (The Choice Was Hers!) is a book by Anita E. Wladichuk which is meant to inspire abuse survivors and anyone suffering unfair adversity. Of the book, Anita says, "This story is about hope, overcoming obstacles, and making choices in the face of adversity. More concretely, it is about child abuse and how the protagonist, a young girl named Anastasia, comes to terms with it." The book is based Anita's life. Check it out!


Dusk At Dawn, by D.M. Coleman, deals with one girl's journey in healing from terrible sexual abuse. Please check out the site. Parts of proceeds from each book are donated to the fight to stop child abuse.


Bikers Against Child Abuse is a very wonderful organization that supports abused children! Check out their radio show, BACA Nation!


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




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Find volunteer opportunities to help survivors (as well as thousands of other volunteer opportunities) at VolunteerMatch.org!

I am a proud survivor participant in Voices of Strength!


Author Stephanie Gagos is compiling an anthology of letters by survivors of child sexual abuse to their abusers! Please visit her site for more info!


Kids Need Protection is on the frontlines of the war against pedophiles! Visit their site and message board to learn what they are doing to catch pedophiles, and how you can be trained to help! Featured on the Montell Williams show!


Justice for Children International is the leading organization seeking to prevent child sex trafficking. Click the graphic to visit their site, and see you can become an abolitionist & help fight an especially heinous form of modern day slavery!


W.O.R.T.H, aka Women's Organization of Rebirth Through Healing, is a new organization fighting the rape epidemic in the Congo. Their aim is to raise awareness of these horrific crimes as well as assist victimized women and children in obtaining proper health care following an assault. Please visit the site to learn how you can help!


I cannot plug Pandora's Aquarium enough. Find excellent support for healing from rape and sexual abuse at Pandys!
**NEW** - I am now proud to mention I am volunteering as a Section Moderator at Pandys!


Healing Wounds is a great new board for survivors that is already top rated by many major mental health related sites. Check it out!


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!


I am a proud member of WOSIB, Women of Strength and Inner Beauty!

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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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