When one survivor speaks, it gives someone else permission to speak.

So many survivors carry an inner voice that says we weren’t enough, weren’t strong enough, should’ve done more. This anthem interrupts that.

Memories can feel isolating. They live in a space where your mind questions itself. You wonder if you’re overreacting. You minimize it.

Survivors' Anthem Series #6 "The Way I Am" by Eminem

Every year, I make my annual trip back to Middle-earth with my friends, and every year, I realize just how much I need it. This Lord of the Rings marathon isn’t just a movie weekend. It’s something we all genuinely look forward to. It’s a tradition rooted in comfort, familiarity, and connection. For a few days, time slows down. The outside world quiets. Middle-earth fills the room, and for a little while, everything feels steadier. My love for Tolkien’s world began when I was