I was twelve years old and in 7th grade.. My mom was involved with a man who we used to call uncle… I thought he was a great man.. I always asked for money and he will give it to me.. I did not know that he was planning something on me. One day my mom and him started to have some fights. Then the was this other day that I was alone with him in the kitchen.. He
offered me money so that he could sleep with me and he said I should not scream I was afraid and scared then he began to kiss me and tried to touch my body.. Then I got a chance to run away.. So this is my first time saying this in public even my mom does not know that I was nearly raped by her ex..
— Survivor, age 18
Survivor I am so happy right now – don’t take that wrong! I am mad the criminal tried to hurt you but I am SO PROUD and glad for you that you fought him off! Even though he did not succeed, you should try to talk to someone about what he did – a counselor or a therapist. What he did was very scary and it can affect you years later. I know you know that it was not your fault. There is nothing worse than a “parent” abusing the authority of a child. Again, you are a role model and a hero! Having the courage to run away from evil is a very big accomplishment – thank you for helping us all learn from you! Keep up the good work!
Dear survivor – thank you so much for sharing your story here. I am so proud of you for saying something and proud of you for knowing that what he did was wrong. What he did WAS NOT YOUR FAULT!!! It is a reflection on him and not on you. I would encourage you to talk to a therapist about any feelings or residual emotions that you have from your attack. Anything you’re feeling is completely valid and even though he didn’t rape you, that doesn’t mean that he didn’t violate you. A therapist can also help you tell your mom – or a close friend or family member – if that’s something that you want to do. You can heal from this. I believe in you. Love, Alexis