My Story

Rosanne Sliney is a survivor, advocate, and writer whose path from private silence to public truth helped shape her work in support of survivors and legal reform.

Over time, what began as personal survival became public advocacy. Speaking out helped open a path toward reform, accountability, and a different future—not only for herself, but for others still living in silence.

Before I Spoke

For decades I carried a secret that fractured my life: broken sleep, panic attacks, repeated hospitalizations, and a darkness that seemed endless—suicidal thoughts, an eating disorder, and self-harm. Anger, shame, and betrayal lived inside me. My family felt broken, my heart shattered, and isolation and anxiety became constant companions.

It took years to begin piecing myself back together. Healing wasn’t a straight line—it was painful, messy, and exhausting. And even now, it is not finished. I work on myself every single day. Some days, the weight of old memories feels crushing. Triggers surface unexpectedly, and grief comes in waves. Yet I have also learned that healing can grow alongside the pain. I can breathe, love, and live in ways I once thought was impossible.

When I was finally strong enough to stand in my truth, I began searching for help. The internet led me to the Enough Abuse Website, where I discovered I was not alone.  That’s where I connected with Jetta Bernier—a mentor and friend who helped me find a path foward.