It all happened 3 month ago. I was coming home from swim practice. Then I was in the process of opening my front door then I saw him (the mailman). He asked if anyone was home and I didn’t answer (My mom was at work and I don’t have a dad). I got really scared so I hurried up to open the front door. Then he came closer to me. I finally open the door and tried to shut it but he put his foot in the door he was much stronger than me so he push the door open. I ran to my room. He followed me. Then he pulled me by my hair and slung me on the floor he ripped off my swimsuit uniform and forced him self inside of me. I was screaming and saying no but he kept raping and raping me. When he got done, he gave me my mail and said have a good day. And I just laid their on the floor I couldn’t move. I felt paralyzed. I finally got up took a shower and cried myself to sleep. I haven’t told anyone not even my mom and I don’t know what to do. I just want to die. But I can’t cause my mom wouldn’t have anyone.
— Rosie, age 18
Dear Rosie,
I am very grateful that you felt you could share your story with Brave Miss World. The aftermath of rape can be very painful and extremely confusing. It is common to feel as you currently do. I also want you to know that as terrible as it feels right now, you are not defined by being raped. You are so deserving of love and you are capable of fulfilling all of your hopes and dreams, even if it doesn’t feel like it. This is still very new for you, but I want you to know that healing is possible. It can be really difficult to talk about what happened to you, especially when you don’t know how people will react. Who you tell and how you tell it is all in your control, but I do hope you find someone you trust to tell. It could be a teacher, a mentor, a friend, or your mom. The important thing to remember is that it is up to you to do when you are ready to. There are people who understand and can help you. Rosie, there are some great resources at the top of this page under the “Get Help” tab. If you want to speak through this more or if you have any questions, please respond back to this post and I will help you in any way I can. You are incredibly brave. I will keep you close in my thoughts as you navigate this. I believe in you. Light, love, and solidarity, Alissa
Dear Rosie,
My mum was raped by her uncle, she told her brother and he came all the way down from Southampton and at the time she lived in Liverpool. He told the police and her uncle was found guilty. If you tell someone you might feel like a massive weight has been lifted off of your shoulders and he will get caught out. The best thing to do is tell because he can still be doing this to other girls and boys like you, it wasn’t your fault
Dear Rosy,
I was raped once and I cried when he kept forcing me to enjoy it.I tried to fight back but I was to weak.I ish I was there for you but I live in a different state.Don’t you worry about that your safe now don’t hold back the pain.Your not weak,your not nothing,your everything this world has made.Don’t die out because of that. Shine bright like the sun.