Welcome to Rising From The Ashes. This space is not just a place to write; it is a place to reclaim. As a survivor, a memoirist, and someone who has lived through the aftermath of trauma, John Gambacorta created this platform as a living archive of truth – raw, reflective, and sometimes uncomfortable. If you are here, you are not just reading; you are witnessing. Join us as we navigate the journey from darkness to light, together.
For most of my life, I learned to survive by staying silent. Silence was safety. Silence was control. Silence was the only way to keep the past from swallowing me whole. But silence also has a way of hardening into something else; isolation, shame, and the belief that no one would ever understand what you have lived through.
Here at Rising From The Ashes, you will find personal reflections by John Gambacorta on trauma, survival, and the long road to healing. We offer behind-the-scenes insights from writing We Will Stone Him: Rising From The Ashes, sharing unfiltered truths about what it means to rebuild a life after being broken. This is also a place for resources and thoughts for fellow survivors, advocates, and truth-seekers, aiming to raise brand awareness and showcase the profound work of reclaiming one's narrative.