Last year at the age of 14 two days before Christmas I was sexually assaulted by a family friend of 4 years
He was 25. I woke up and went to watch tv while he was sleeping on the couch. When he woke up and he started rubbing my shoulders I thought it was weird but didn’t say anything… next thing I know his hand is in my pants. He continued to touch me for about 2 minutes but it felt like an eternity. He asked me if I wanted him to stop but I was so scared that I couldn’t move or speak. He asked me again if I wanted him to stop and I dropped my head down. He stopped. Thankfully. I saw him every day for two months before telling my sister he lives 3 miles away from me so I drive past his house almost every day. Hope this will help someone… if you are going through this don’t be afraid to tell someone . It’s not your fault ♥♡♥
— Survivor, age 15
im glad youre okay
Dear survivor,
Thank you for sharing your story. I just wanted you to know that your reaction while he was touching you is completely normal. It took a lot of courage to tell your sister and sharing your story in hopes of helping someone else says so much about your heart and about who you are. Thank you so very much. Light and love to you, Alissa