It was near a year ago. It was my close friend’s birthday and we all ended up at his friends house for a party. We were all drunk, happy, just having fun. I needed the bathroom and he was looking for something in it as I had known him forever. I was covered and I decided to pee. After, he tried kissing me and locked the door. I told him to stop and to open it, but he just kept going.
In the end, he raped me. I decided to run outside to get home. I got home and I was covered in bite/teeth marks, bruising and a cut lip. My mum took me to the police station and after statements, I was put in a mental hospital for suicide watch as they didn’t trust me cause I was so upset.
He denied everything and said it was consensual. He is free and living a few streets away from me. He gets freedom and I was stuck in hell, but I refuse to let him win. I’m currently going to marry my best mate and soul mate in one and have a family. I still get flashbacks but I’m stronger than ever and he will not break me!
You are so brave for sharing your story. You will win, because you are strong! Some days are easier than others, but you have a network of survivors that are here for you every step of the way and that understand you and understand the pain you feel. Thanks for sharing, keep strong.
I second what MG says! You are really brave for sharing your story, especially with how recent it happened. Some survivors wait decades before speaking out. Your positive attitude is such an important one to see and so is the admission that flashbacks still happen. The journey to healing is a long one, but you are on the right side and you are going to win. Thanks for sharing!!!