WELCOME!

Everyone here at the Fort, from the founding administrators to the newest members, is on a journey of healing from abuse we suffered: child abuse, incest, sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, ritual abuse, or psychological and verbal abuse. We feel that all types of abuse are damaging, and we do not minimize any person's experiences. It is our goal to reach out to as many fellow survivors as we can with compassion, understanding, and encouragement. This healing journey we all are on can feel overwhelming and isolating at times. We offer peer support and resources to help you tackle some of the difficult issues faced by abuse survivors, as well as the opportunity to give support to others.

The inner strength of people who, like you, have survived a traumatic or abusive encounter is truly amazing, and we hope that you will find your place among us and feel a sense of belonging here. Many of us battle PTSD. Many are DID/MPD. Many strruggle with Self Injury, Eating Disorders and Addictions. We are each at different places on this journey, but there is comfort in knowing that we are not alone. As we share our stories, thoughts and feelings, confusions and discoveries, philosophical ponderings and raw rants, poems and artwork, light-hearted jokes and craft projects, in essence - our strength, our journey is enhanced by what we learn from each other. Fort Refuge is all of us, as a whole, including you. Welcome!

HOW TO JOIN:
Forums and chat are only open to members, for privacy reasons. To become a member, you need to register for both. Please use the same nickname to avoid confusion. Click on either and follow instructions. You will receive a confirmation email with your temporary password within a few minutes. Once logged in - you're welcome to start posting and/or chatting. We suggest you to change your temporary password to something easier to remember. If you encounter any difficulties, please contact site admins. We encourage healthy boundaries and standards of self-care for all members. Please read our guidelines prior to posting and chatting. We are serious about keeping Fort a safe and friendly place.

LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER?
Click here to see positions available.

IN CRISIS NOW?
If you need professional assistance, please look in our Fort Refuge Library. In an emergency call 911 or your local emergency services