Welcome to the crevices of my mind - Victoria Akut

The purpose of my work is to destigmatise and concern the reality of what it means to live and survive after experiencing trauma. My current goal in life is to be a living testament of that. To be strong and courageous and NEVER STOP SPEAKING THE TRUTH, and the harsh reality for millions of children everywhere. I have been struck with intergenerational trauma, vicarious and first hand trauma in my lifetime. These have all shaped the person I have become.

They were prominent factors in the events of experiencing psychosis for the first time. And the self destructive behaviours that resulted in me being hospitalised for a major chunk of the past 3 years. They are lessons that should have never been taught, in which I am learning to overcome, and in which I am learning to teach myself the fragility of being, and the resilience that comes with being vulnerable. You can live, you can survive, you will overcome. I thought that living after all the terrible things that had happened to me would be impossible. But the support from people and services like kids helpline and the blessing that is my counsellor, the short term support of so many people, and the strength and courage it gave me when I was believed in.

When I was told, "I am proud of you", it touched my heart and I grew, into the beautiful tree that is me.

Thank you, for staying long enough to explore a crevice of my mind.

With Gratitude,

Victoria Akut