Survivor Quotes and Messages

Life can be tough at times, but it's important to remember that you're not alone. We all face challenges, but it's how we respond to them that matters. The following survivor quotes are meant to inspire you to overcome any obstacle in your way and never give up on your dreams:

Trauma may happen to you, but it can never define you.

Trauma may happen to you, but it can never define you.

Don’t judge yourself by what others did to you.

Don’t judge yourself by what others did to you.

All violence is the illustration of a pathetic stereotype.

All violence is the illustration of a pathetic stereotype.

You survived the abuse. You’re gonna survive the recovery.

You survived the abuse. You’re gonna survive the recovery.

Domestic violence is the front line of the war against women.

Domestic violence is the front line of the war against women.

Anyone can hide. Facing up to things, working through them, that’s what makes you strong.

Anyone can hide. Facing up to things, working through them, that’s what makes you strong.

Suspicion of Abuse gets to your toes before you see it in your face.

Suspicion of Abuse gets to your toes before you see it in your face.

In violence, we forget who we are

In violence, we forget who we are

Culture is no excuse for abuse.

Culture is no excuse for abuse.

A survivor’s story is always a reality check.

A survivor’s story is always a reality check.

When I talk about my trauma I am not asking you to carry it or relieve me from it.

When I talk about my trauma I am not asking you to carry it or relieve me from it.

Our wounds are our sources of growth.

Our wounds are our sources of growth.

Use the darkness of your past to propel you to a brighter future.

Use the darkness of your past to propel you to a brighter future.

The enemy doesn’t stand a chance when the victim decides to survive.

The enemy doesn’t stand a chance when the victim decides to survive.

Domestic violence can occur at any socioeconomic level.

Domestic violence can occur at any socioeconomic level.

In the game of ‘Survivor,’ there is no time for regrets.

In the game of ‘Survivor,’ there is no time for regrets.

I’m a survivor of life. I try to give the glory to God and appreciate what’s happening to me.

I’m a survivor of life. I try to give the glory to God and appreciate what’s happening to me.

A man’s dying is more his survivor’s affair than his own.

A man’s dying is more his survivor’s affair than his own.

Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose.

Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose.

Maybe people will remember me for being a stylist, not a survivor.

Maybe people will remember me for being a stylist, not a survivor.

You can be a victim of cancer or a survivor of cancer. It’s a mindset.

You can be a victim of cancer or a survivor of cancer. It’s a mindset.

I’m actually a survivor of throat cancer so I’m very, very careful with my voice.

I’m actually a survivor of throat cancer so I’m very, very careful with my voice.

When it comes to abuse, you believe there’s no way out. There is always help. There is always a way out.

When it comes to abuse, you believe there’s no way out. There is always help. There is always a way out.

Cancer recovery is hard work. Life is hard work. And it really pays off. Hang in there.

Cancer recovery is hard work. Life is hard work. And it really pays off. Hang in there.

Survivors of abuse show us the strength of their personal spirit every time they smile.

Survivors of abuse show us the strength of their personal spirit every time they smile.

Cancer does not define who I am, although it is a significant part of me and who I am becoming.

Cancer does not define who I am, although it is a significant part of me and who I am becoming.

Attitude is everything when you’re trying to heal.

Attitude is everything when you’re trying to heal.

The best revenge is creating your own happiness despite a person’s wish to take you down.

The best revenge is creating your own happiness despite a person’s wish to take you down.

Your loved ones want to give you what you need right now. Tell them!

Your loved ones want to give you what you need right now. Tell them!

Today I will surrender to things I can’t control.

Today I will surrender to things I can’t control.

If you can stay strong for your family, you can stay strong for yourself.

If you can stay strong for your family, you can stay strong for yourself.

Physical aggression by a man toward his partner is abuse, even if it happens only once.

Physical aggression by a man toward his partner is abuse, even if it happens only once.

Life’s better now. Maybe it was meant to happen for many reasons because my life in many ways is richer.

Life’s better now. Maybe it was meant to happen for many reasons because my life in many ways is richer.

The cancer served a real purpose, making me a little bit more conscious of time.

The cancer served a real purpose, making me a little bit more conscious of time.

Domestic violence is frequently excused when alcohol and other substances are involved.

Domestic violence is frequently excused when alcohol and other substances are involved.

Our life doesn’t end the minute we get that diagnosis. We still have some living to do.

Our life doesn’t end the minute we get that diagnosis. We still have some living to do.

Don’t be ashamed of your story it will inspire others.

Don’t be ashamed of your story it will inspire others.

Sexual assault and domestic violence are difficult things to talk about. Talk about them anyway.

Sexual assault and domestic violence are difficult things to talk about. Talk about them anyway.

I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it

I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it

It’s not consenting if you make me afraid to say no

It’s not consenting if you make me afraid to say no

Domestic violence is an epidemic, and yet we don’t address it. Until it happens to celebrities.

Domestic violence is an epidemic, and yet we don’t address it. Until it happens to celebrities.

Nevertheless she persisted

Nevertheless she persisted

The time when domestic violence is the most lethal is when the person is trying to leave the situation.

The time when domestic violence is the most lethal is when the person is trying to leave the situation.

She was powerful, not because she wasn’t scared but because she went on so strongly despite the fear.

She was powerful, not because she wasn’t scared but because she went on so strongly despite the fear.

One of the most basic things we can do is let the men in our lives know it’s not okay to mistreat a woman.

One of the most basic things we can do is let the men in our lives know it’s not okay to mistreat a woman.

Truth does not change on our ability to stomach it.

Truth does not change on our ability to stomach it.

I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become

I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become

Violence is violence and can in no way be misconstrued as discipline under any circumstance cultural or otherwise.

Violence is violence and can in no way be misconstrued as discipline under any circumstance cultural or otherwise.

I will never understand why it is more shameful to be raped than to be a rapist

I will never understand why it is more shameful to be raped than to be a rapist

It is not the bruises on the body that hurt. It is the wounds of the heart and the scars on the mind.

It is not the bruises on the body that hurt. It is the wounds of the heart and the scars on the mind.

Forgetting is difficult. Remembering is worse

Forgetting is difficult. Remembering is worse

When women come together united in vision, we can shake things up.

When women come together united in vision, we can shake things up.