“We are soldiers of an unpopular war, and no one wants to see us on parade. We remind them of something that makes them uncomfortable. We’re like burn victims, except people either made us or hate us, not the person who poured gasoline on us and lit the match.”

EASTON, SALTZMAN AND WILLIS, 2014

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Melanie Jai

Melanie Jai is an artist, advocate, and changemaker who uses her creativity as a tool for liberation and healing. Her striking, whimsical artworks invite audiences to explore the hidden stories of trauma and survival, sparking essential conversations around abuse, resilience, and recovery.

“We are soldiers of an unpopular war, and no one wants to see us on parade. We remind them of something that makes them uncomfortable. We’re like burn victims, except people either made us or hate us, not the person who poured gasoline on us and lit the match.”

Melanie Jai

National Survivors’ Day