OakRoot Reflections.
Gentle, Not Weak
Even warriors put down their swords. Kimberly shares her journey from rage-fueled survival to intentional softness, and what trauma survivors can learn about reclaiming joy without compromising boundaries.
From Silence to Strength: Life After Sexual Assault
For nearly 30 years, I stayed silent about the assaults that changed the course of my life. This is the story of how I found my voice—and why I now use it to speak for the girls and women still living in silence. From Silence to Strength is more than a personal reflection; it’s a call to heal, connect, and reclaim the power that was never truly lost.

