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I AM ARLA

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Laura and I created this community as survivors for survivors with the purpose to give every woman who has experienced abuse, trauma, discrimination to fulfil their potential in life. Laura and I have re-built our lives, it's taken years but we have proven that abuse doesn't define women as long as they believe they can do anything, they will.

With love always

Devika & Laura, Friends & Founders

"I’ve spent years being silent but today I join I Am Arla with pride, comfort, a sense of security and a wonderful feeling of gratitude. Gratitude to be able to help so many other women in a similar journey. The practical support from coaching to workshops together with women who get me, is something I've always looked for but never found. Thank you!"

Sarah H.

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We have created a safe space for you to share your stories, heal together, learn from each other and tap into powerful resources, support and experts but above all else make friendships with like-minded, incredible women.

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7 days ago
7 min

Sophie’s Story - Finding My Voice After Childhood Trauma

New York, September 2018. I was in a restaurant with a friend, as the hearing for the new Supreme Court Justice played on the TV in the c...

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Oct 11
5 min

Michaila's Story - Understanding Maternal Narcissism and Supporting Women Through It

I grew up in a very unstable home where love was fleeting and conditional, it would appear and disappear again in the blink of an eye. Of...

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Oct 5
6 min

Katja's Story - Overcoming Emotional Abuse and Coercive Control and Taking Back Her Power

When I think back to my relationship, it’s hard to grasp why I stayed so long. To those on the periphery of the situation, it must have b...

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Sep 27
3 min

A Letter to Little Me - by Jordane Aizpuru

Hey Little Me, Little sunshine, Such a long time I am thinking about writing this letter to you, as I have so many things to tell you. ...

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Sep 20
3 min

Your Body Knows How To Cycle With Your Period - by Abi Adams

When a woman is sexually assaulted, abused or experiencing high doses of chronic stress, her power is taken from her and with that her re...

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Sep 18
5 min

Jitna's Story - From surviving childhood trauma to supporting fellow survivors around the world

I’ve been passionate about empowering women and girls for as long as I can remember. I attribute much of this to growing up in a patriarc...

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Sep 8
3 min

Navigating a Healthy Relationship After Trauma by Lauren from Rebranding Mental Health

We can do all the inner work but the real healing starts when we get close to someone new. If you have experienced trauma, getting close ...

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