I would like to first of all, praise all the women who’ve shared their stories on this website. It is a brave thing to discuss a topic so horrific and traumatizing. Speaking from personal experience, I know what kind of strength and courage that is needed to do such a thing. I would also like to thank Linor for her efforts and her cause. I was raped over 3 years ago by two guys I barely knew. I was on a date with one of them and after 3 drinks, I blacked out and did not remember the rest of the night. I believe I was drugged because I spent the following day sick to my stomach. Bits and pieces of the night came to me and I do remember having sex with the both of them. I knew in my head that I didn’t want to. All I thought that night was that I was going on a date with a guy to get to know him. Before I knew it, I was in the next town over from mine with no recollection as to how I got there. I woke up to two guys in the room with me and before I had a chance to object, it was happening. I finally came to my senses and told them to stop. I ran out of the house and into a neighborhood that I did not recognize. I had to ask a stranger for help…I never felt so dirty, and slutty in my entire life. Afterwards, I was constantly paranoid, scared to go out, afraid of all men. I was sad and angry all the time, I cried every night and I drank to the point of hysterics. I finally decided to see a therapist, and to tell my doctor about my panic and anxiety attacks. I am still taking an anti-depressant today and I still see my therapist today. Compared to a few years ago, I am in a much better place. I met a fellow survivor and I read stories of other survivors. That realization that someone else knew that I was feeling and thinking, gave me the strength to fight. It gave me the courage to continue waking up every morning and facing what was out there. I was able to better myself and turn my life around. I am stronger, happier, and no longer afraid. I am a survivor and I hope that my story, along with all the other stories of these courageous women can reach out to people all over. Whether it is to a victim who is going through the same thing or a guy who knows friends have done such things…I want the message out there. Sexual assault and rape occur on a broad spectrum, but the point is, it happens and it destroys people. Do something to help stop it. By us speaking out, and by individuals like Linor, I hope that our message will make it audible for the world to hear.
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I was raped in my late 20’s in Italy. My heart and soul goes out to every woman who has experienced this horrifying and life changing act of violence and VIOLATION.
I let many, many years pass in silence because of the shame and guilt and absolute bewilderment about what the hell happened to me. Any forum that allows women’s voices to be heard and most importantly shared is a much needed public resource that anyone can access. We need to go public. The population of the US and around the globe need to know how often this crime is perpetrated and what the fall out is. PTSD, depression, suicide and drug addiction are just a few of the long term effects
rape survivor experience. Thank you, Linor, for your courage. I am applying to law school. I will defend rape victims. I will speak out. It is never too late.