Empowering adult survivors of child sexual abuse and trauma to reclaim their bodies and rewrite their stories.
Left Write Hook is a transformative peer-led, trauma-informed group recovery program.
Safe, private and inclusive, the trauma-informed program is designed to help female-identifying and gender diverse adult survivors of sexual abuse and trauma to write, box and share, as they break down the silence and shame to reclaim their bodies and rewrite their lives.
“Left Write Hook was a structure of safety that held me through a transformative period of discovery and grief. I now have the language and a framework that I can use to understand my trauma. I have an improved sense of connection with people in my life, with other survivors and with myself. My sense of connection with my body has increased dramatically.”
“Before [the program] I felt isolated, shame, stuck in pretending to be alright ... an enormous fear of memories [and that] remaining hidden was the most important occupation. After, I felt a sense of community and conviction, more ground underneath me. I can now look without looking away, I can occupy the space I take up and be still. ”
Take back your power and reclaim your trauma through creative writing and boxing.
Be part of a movement that inspired a documentary and book.
We are looking for community partners to support us in delivering our program.
1 in 3 women have experienced sexual abuse as a child. These tragic experiences later manifest in to a range of trauma symptoms, dramatically impacting the lives of survivors; and ultimately health, social and community ramifications.
There is a need for recovery intervention in your community.
Left Write Hook is a Not-For-Profit dedicated to supporting survivors to safely connect to, express, release and heal from their trauma. Our program is founded on research and evidence, our trained facilitators are motivated by lived-experience and a desire to help others. Our core people are experienced and accomplished forward-thinkers ready to make a difference. To achieve our vision and impact we need a tribe and community partners.
Partner with us.
We would love to hear from you!
Whether you are a financial contributor, social or health practitioner, work in community development, a supportive ally, a lived-experience champion or general great human who would like to be involved … Let’s chat about how we can work together to support survivors in your community.
Documentary Feature Film
Left Write Hook follows eight female survivors of childhood sexual abuse who participate in a 2-year experimental recovery program that combines the physicality of boxing with the emotional power of expressive writing.
Through powerful participatory filmmaking, unprecedented access, and full engagement with all of those involved, this feature-length documentary captures an amazing journey of recovery, transformation, and friendship.