We often think healing begins in silence. That to survive, we must stay quiet. That telling our story means reliving the pain.
But the truth is—healing begins when we speak.
Every time a survivor shares their story, it becomes a thread in a larger tapestry of resilience. A light for someone still in the dark. A mirror for someone who thought they were alone.
At the Sahra Bulle Foundation, we believe that stories are not just reflections of the past—they are blueprints for the future.
💜 Why Storytelling Matters
When we share our stories, we:
Break the silence that keeps abuse hidden
Reclaim our power from the people or systems that tried to take it
Create community around lived experience and empathy
Inspire others to speak, seek help, or take action
Transform trauma into testimony—and pain into purpose
Stories connect us. They heal us. And they remind us that we are not alone.

🎤 How We Hold Space for Stories
Through our digital courses, podcasts, journal prompts, coloring books, and workshops, we create safe, intentional spaces where survivors, caregivers, and changemakers can explore their voices at their own pace.
Whether spoken aloud or written in private, every story matters.
Our storytelling tools help guide this process:
💬 Prompted journals that offer reflection, not retraumatization
🎧 Podcasts that model honest, hopeful conversations
🖍️ Creative outlets like coloring books that soothe and center
📘 Workbooks and courses that help people turn their story into impact
You do not need to be ready to speak publicly. You just need to start with yourself.
🌱 Your Story Can Be the Start of Someone Else’s Healing
Someone out there is waiting to hear exactly what you’ve lived through.
Someone out there needs to know it’s possible to survive, to rebuild, to find joy again.
By sharing your story, you are offering them hope.
🔗 Ready to Begin?
We invite you to explore the resources we've created for you:
👉 📘 Access the Free Ribbon Toolkit
👉 🎓 Join a Storytelling Course
👉 🌐 Learn About the Sahra Bulle Foundation
Because when we tell our stories, we don’t just heal—we build futures.

Fartumo Kusow is the host of two powerful podcasts: Break the Silence, Build a Future and My Mother: The Person and the Patient. Through honest conversations and storytelling, she explores themes of gender-based violence, caregiving, healing, and community leadership. Her episodes give voice to the silenced and build space for reflection, resistance, and reconnection.
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