Moving Beyond Silence. Creating Space for Healing.
Beyond the Rug Collective
Beyond the Rug Collective is a survivor-centered community initiative dedicated to breaking the silence surrounding childhood sexual abuse and creating spaces for connection, conversation, awareness, and healing.
The name Beyond the Rug comes from the familiar idea of difficult experiences being “swept under the rug.” We believe survivors and communities deserve spaces where difficult conversations can be brought into the open with compassion, dignity, and care.
What We Do
Our work began with Strides Beyond the Rug, an annual community walk bringing people together to raise awareness, stand with survivors, and challenge the silence surrounding childhood sexual abuse.
We also create smaller, intimate gatherings that incorporate yoga, movement, and conversation, providing opportunities for participants to connect, reflect, and share in a supportive community environment.
As Beyond the Rug Collective grows, we are developing additional opportunities for survivor-centered conversations, healing, creative expression, education, and community connection.
Our Vision
We envision a community where survivors do not have to carry their experiences in isolation and where conversations about childhood sexual abuse can move beyond silence toward healing, connection, and empowerment.
Get Involved
Whether you are a survivor, ally, community organization, potential partner, volunteer, or supporter, there is a place for you beyond the rug.
Follow us. Attend an event. Start a conversation. Support the work.
Email: beyondtherugcollective@gmail.com
