Survivor not Victim was set forth with the vision Michelle set in the writing of her book Survivor not Victim, Stories Behind my Scars and the Path to Thriving. In her book she shares her trauma survivor and healing journey and the lessons she learned along the way taking the reader also on this journey and how they too can move from victimhood → survivorship → thrivership.
Michelle Lauren Anderson brings a unique diverse professional experience. She has her Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Arts Strategic Leadership. She is a Certified PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health in Learning, and is a Certified Train-the-Trainer Professional.
Story Behind My Tattoo
My burn injury occurred on May 19th, 1996. On the nineteenth anniversary of my burn injury on May 19th, 2015 I got the tattoo, Survivor not Victim careful placed on the back of my neck.
Throughout my recovery process I learned there is a huge difference between your mindset and the words you use to describe yourself. I learned the important difference between having the victim vs survivor mindset. I got this tattoo to remind everyone else that I am a survivor not a victim. I have overcome my injury, I am not a victim to it! I have survived it and made the most of life!
