I had taken the purity ring promise when I was 13. I was first assaulted when I was 7. Then had a bad experience with a guy when I was 12. Now at 16, I was raped by my now ex boyfriend in my own basement at home… Just days before losing my sister to her fight with Diabetes. It happened repeatedly because I loved him, and I was scared to speak up. When my parents found out – they didn’t believe me. They talked to him and he said it was consensual and that it happened more than 10 times. He neglected to say that I never said yes. He neglected to say that I never told him I was okay with it. He neglected to say that he actually held my hands down and that he was much stronger than me – making it possible to hold both my hands down with just one of his. I am terrified of men now. The only people who have believed me are my best friends and even now they think that I’m over it. Not even 5 months later. Now to this day, I don’t know where I can turn or who I can trust anymore. But one thing I know is certain… I am a survivor…
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Dear survivor, I am always amazed and saddened when I hear or read that someone who disclosed rape was not believed. It doesn’t surprise me, but it makes me really sad. More than that though, I am amazed and inspired when I hear survivors say that they know they are survivors! So bravo to you! You are very brave. I am really proud of you for writing your story. You’ve experienced incredible pain and I hope that writing your story brought you a little peace and comfort. It can be really hard when you don’t have anyone to talk to. There are some really great places to turn to for help. If this is something you are interested in, reply back to this message and I will be happy to help you find somewhere to turn. You took a huge step by writing your story here and you should be very proud of that. You are a survivor!
Dear Survivor, I am so proud of you for knowing that you are a survivor, it’s sometimes hard to see it that way, especially when our families or friends aren’t able to be supportive. I believe you, and I agree 100% that you are courageous and strong and very much a survivor. If you check out the Get Help page on this website you may be able to find phone numbers to call, etc that would connect you with someone to talk to about your experience. You deserve lots of love and support and there are people in the world who are worthy of your trust. Much love to you.