Sexual violence leaves deep scars. It changes how you see yourself, how you trust others, how you live, or survive. But recovery is possible. Not through quick answers or standard therapies, but through a human journey that you can take at your own pace.'Gradually becoming human again' is not a manual, but a compass. A warm, safe guide in five phases, developed from the personal life journey of Franky D'hauwer, a survivor of sexual violence. Together with Nico and in dialogue with other fellow survivors, this model was formed and deepened, with both feet firmly planted in real life. The Five-Phase Model of 'Surviving Together' invites you to pause, feel, share, grow, and ultimately live again.For those who have ever broken down. For those who didn't know how to move forward. For those who want to gently learn: I am allowed to be here, just as I am.