All I ever wanted to do was be in a sorority, I wanted those sisters. I grew up with an older and younger brother in West Virgina so when I came to college I knew I wanted to rush. When I got my “BIG SIS” we were immediatly best friends. Baylie was the big sister I had always hoped for. I had only started “going out” my senior year in high school so I didn’t know too much about partying. But Baylie helped me find my comfort zone in it. At first we stuck to small apartment and house parties, then mid October I decided I was ready to go big time, and go to one of the fraternity parties. It was tuesday night, a more low key night for my first one. There were several girls from my sorority there so it was a good time. We were standing in the hallway and Baylie stepped into the bathroom. I turned around to find our other friend and just stepped away for a minute when I was pulled into a room. I tried to hard to fight this big grizzley guy off but he was too strong. While he was raping me, Baylie barged in with three of our other friends and he busted out knocking them down. I was in such a state of shock, I was crying with no words. My friends made me go to the hospital and I had a rape kit done, nothing was conclusive, and after the police did some investigating it turns out that he wasnt even a member of the fraternity so they could not find him. I was not a virgin, so did not have to deal with a lot of the stuff that a bunch of people do. It is still hard though.
— Brooklin, age 18
Dear Brooklin – thank you so much for sharing your story here. First of all, it doesn’t matter if you were a virgin or drunk or any of that – what you experienced doesn’t have to be compared to what anyone else has experienced. You are absolutely entitled to feel whatever you feel. I’m glad you went to the hospital if for nothing else to make sure you are physically safe. I would encourage you to talk to a counselor (hopefully they have one at your school) to help work through everything you’re dealing with. Like I said, whatever you’re feeling is valid but sometimes it takes someone professional to help you deal with it all. What happened was not your fault and you are absolutely not alone. Sending you love and support!! Alexis
Ms. Brooklin,
I am very grateful you didn’t get seriously hurt. I understand how hard it must be, knowing that you’ve been raped before. Continue to share your story, with other people- I’m sure you could help them as well!
God Bless!
P.S. I always wanted a big sister myself! Unfortunately, I am the oldest, with 5 younger siblings. I’m glad you found your “Big Sis” though!
Brooklin its a very brave thing to be able to put your story out there and have people read them…and trust me girls all over will get the strength to publish their stories after readings yours