On February 15th 2016, family day, I was feeling very sick and feverish so in my state of mind at the time I felt I needed to go for a quick walk around where I live. I was walking along the dog park listening to music and someone wrapped a scarf around my neck and pulled me into the trees, I tried to fight him but he didn’t like that so he smashed my head into the tree. I was then disoriented and dizzy, so he tripped me and pushed me on the ice. Still with the scarf choking me, he pinned my arms behind my back and raped me. He ran away after but it was so cold for me to run away, I couldn’t move my arms away from my back because my arms were cold stiff. I was laying down for about an hour or two before I could walk home he left me for fucking dead. There is more details but I have been silent to the public and I want to share my story because maybe someone out there can relate. Maybe some support. I went to the hospital the next day, got a rape kit done, talked to the detectives, I am seeing counselors and everything.. but I am trying to survive. By the way my name is Gabby, I’m 23 years old and I’m from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Hi Gabby, I’m from Edmonton too, and I’m sorry to hear that.
May you find comfort and healing for your wounds with God.
Take care.
Dear Gabby – Thank you so much for sharing your story here. You are very strong and very brave. I hope that you can take comfort in reading the other stories posted here and know that you are absolutely not alone. Of course no experience is exactly the same but so many of us can relate to you and what you are feeling. I am SO proud of you for seeing counselors and working to heal. It takes time but you will be able to get your life back. I am really grateful that you were able to walk home even with the freezing cold and I know with that strength and the support you are getting you will be able to heal. You are not alone and I am sending you lots of strength and love! Alexis
Dear Gabby,
This is all very new and probably still very raw. You are most definitely not alone and your story will resonate with a lot of people. Healing takes time, but you have the right tools to help you on the journey. May you continue to heal and seek comfort in the knowledge that you have offered solidarity and hope to many survivors who will read your post. Light, love, and solidarity to you, Alissa
Sweetheart.You are brave to tell your storie.I am sorry to hear about your ordeal.But you seem like a strong gal.God bless you