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Hello! Welcome to S.U.R.P.A.S.S. Survival by Unity, Renewal, Perseverance, Ambition, Security, & Strength I am constantly updating this site, so please check back from time to time for more information and resources. *********************************A SAFE PLACE TO FALL, REBUILD, AND HEAL FOR ALL RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS :IT HAS BEEN MY SAVING GRACE. PLEASE JOIN ME BY CLICKING ON THE LOGO ABOVE OR HERE: Pandy's********************************* To begin with, let me introduce myself. My name is Carrie, and I have chosen to name this site SURPASS for its simple, yet powerful, definition:* To go beyond the limit, powers, or capacity of; to transcend * To become better, greater, or stronger than; to exceed * To distinguish oneself; to excel or standout * To be greater in scope or size than some standard; to move pastI have finally come to believe that although life may have dealt you a difficult, if not unbearable, hand and a history filled with events you would rather not remember or even go on dealing with, it is engraved upon each of our souls to find the courage and strength to SURPASS all of the pain and reclaim our lives and our happiness. I am a Survivor of 9 years of childhood sexual abuse, from the ages of 3-12, at the hands of two "family" members. During many of those years, I was also severely emotionally, verbally, and physically abused at the hands of my stepfather. Then, years later, at age 27, I was raped. I have spent the majority of my existence dwelling and fixated upon the past, and it has only caused me to fall behind in life.I have grown weary of allowing the actions of the pathetic cowards of my past define who I am and hold back the person I know I can become. It may have taken me 30 years to finally make a move in the right direction and choose to LIVE rather than to suffer, but as they say, better late than never, and there is no time like the present.I began tweaking my own personal MySpace page some time ago to become more aware of issues concerning rape and sexual abuse, but I eventually felt it was necessary to branch out and create a separate page for this purpose. I realize that because rape and sexual abuse are still such sensitive subjects in today's society and so many people are still very uncomfortable dealing with these epidemics, it is important for me to have a site focused specifically for this particular cause. My personal page is there for me to relax, be silly, and reconnect with old friends. This page is here for me to get down to business and try and make a difference. I like having a balance of both worlds.The second I starting using MySpace to search for support groups in order to further along my healing process, I realized how much I would enjoy creating my own Survivor Site so that I may reach out to others. I have learned so much from the friends I have made here on MySpace and on other online support groups, and I hope that I am able to give back in return through this page.This site is forever changing and is still in its initial stages, and I am so excited to see where it goes. Bless all of you, and please feel free to ask me anything you like!Staying Strong...Carrie

My Interests

I THINK THIS VIDEO PRETTY MUCH SUMS UP THE WAY SO MANY OF US WISH EVERYONE IN THE WORLD COULD BE: FULL OF COMPASSION, PEACE, AND RANDOM KINDNESS. IT'S A TRUE STORY NARRATED WITH AN AMAZING SONG. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK... Inspiring Story! Free Hugs Campaign (Music by Sick Puppies)
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I'd like to meet:

I would love to meet anyone in this world who feels the need to learn more about what may have happened to themselves or someone they love.Child abuse, whether it be sexual, physical, emotional, or verbal…rape…sexual assault…marital rape...ritual abuse...domestic violence…they have all been silent epidemics for far too long in this world. It is high time for society to acknowledge every one of these issues as unfortunate, yet undeniable ways of life and join in the war against it all.This horror has happened and still IS happening to our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, wives, husbands, friends, and loved ones. Become informed, find your voice, speak out, and help promote awareness about this sick and twisted cycle.ANY form of abuse or assault is so very WRONG, and the short and long-term effects of any of these horrible crimes can be so very overwhelming.Please find this a safe place to connect with others and finally feel understood. Although we often feel like it, none of us are alone in this, and we never have been.

If you just so happened to stumble across this site and don't think you have any reason to be here, let me ask you this:"Do you know someone who has ever been raped or sexually abused?"If you can honestly answer no to this question, then I will tell you this..."Someone you care about has something very important to tell you..."The statistics speak for themselves... 1 in every 3 girls and 1 in every 6 boys are sexually abused by the time they are 18. 1 in every 6 women and 1 in every 33 men in America have been the victim of an attempted or completed sexual assault in their lifetime. These estimated figures are from just the REPORTED instances recorded back in 1998. Use your imagination as to how all of these numbers must have increased throughout the years.We ALL know someone who has been through these kinds of tragedies, and/or we are Survivors ourselves. Not victims...SURVIVORS. This site is here to offer support and awareness. Simple as that. As a Survivor of both sexual abuse and rape, I feel the need to reach out to others for support and to also open my arms wide to those in need of support themselves. I aim to learn from all of you, and I hope that you are able to learn something from me as well.Either way...Welcome to SURPASS
S.U.R.P.A.S.S. Survial by Unity Renewal Perseverance Ambition Security & Strength

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Music:

*This is just a small sample of some of the music that has helped me get through some tough times in life. Music is my main reliable form of therapy, and has been for as long as I can remember.*
*I hope that you are able to find some joy and peace of mind in some of these songs as well.* The following are MySpace sites and artists that promote social awareness through musical means. Click on the pictures to visit their pages.
TORI AMOS
PETRA LUNA

Movies:

The following films have MySpace pages and relate to issues concerning assault and abuse. Click on the pictures to visit their sites.
Blue Angel

Television:

Please click below to view a variety of videos concerning assault and abuse.

Books:

The following books can be found on MySpace sites, as well. Click on the pictures to visit their pages. For more books concerning all types of abuse and assault, please go to the "Helpful Literature" album under "My Pics."
The Pink Project
Hush by Nicole Braddock Bromley
Secrets, Nevermore by Heather Mihok
Blackout Girl by
Jennifer Storm
Supreme Love by
Kelly Cyr
Voices of Courage by
Mike Domitrz
Girls Fight Back by
Erin WeedSOME WISE WORDS TO LIVE BY...

Heroes:

All of you who have found your way here are heroes...

My Blog

Just so you all know that I am a real human being...

Just like everyone else in this world, I too hit brick walls and have hard days. Last night was an emotional one, so I decided to turn to the online abuse/rape survivor support group that was my ...
Posted by SURPASS on Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:56:00 PST

SURVIVOR TESTIMONIES...SHARE YOURS - READ OTHERS. LETS HEAL TOGETHER!!

Okay friends...I have been obsessively MySpacing all day and night...and yes, I know it's a Saturday...but I am PUMPED and ENPOWERED and I just can't stop!!! LOL.  I have had SURPASS going for ...
Posted by SURPASS on Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:45:00 PST

A Glance in the Mirror ( a poem )

  A Glance in the Mirror Does anybody know Where I lost my soul? The one that was strong, The one who belonged To this shell I call...myself. A former version of me, Who was young and care...
Posted by SURPASS on Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:37:00 PST

From Hopeless Victim to Hopeful Survivor ( a poem )

From Hopeless Victim to Hopeful SurvivorI'm crying on the outside And dying on the insideAlways telling myself liesDon't know where I can hideI can't sleep at night Thoughts of final goodbyesEveryday...
Posted by SURPASS on Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:27:00 PST

A quick peek into my story...more to come later

*** This is cut & pasted from my personal MySpace site, and was originally written on June 28, 2007. It kind of opens the doors as to who I am and sets the groundwork for the j...
Posted by SURPASS on Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:24:00 PST