I started at 7th grade. I was asked by one of the seniors to meet them by the lockers after school. I was dumb and amateur. When I went there, they locked me in their locker room while filming the whole thing. I was so numb I didn’t know what to do. They started unbuttoning until I was completely naked. I begged them to stop but they threatened they’d upload it if I tell anyone. There were three of them. They raped me brutally. I even bled because I was a virgin. I cried so bad. The next day, one of them slipped a note in my locker that they wanted a second round. The routine went on for a year because I was too scared to tell anyone. But I eventually opened up to my class teacher whom was a huge help. The guys got expelled and some legal actions. But that’s not my point.
My point is that in this world, so many children are not educated enough about sex. Yes, sex isn’t something you should be telling to a little girl but for protection, it’s essential. It was a few years ago. Looking back, I really regret not having any info about such things. I didn’t know I could legally take actions against them.
Help the ones in need. I’ve missed my chance, I won’t watch another girl having to experience what I did.
May the world be in peace.
— Survivor, age 21
Dear survivor – thank you so much for sharing your story. You are so right – education is so incredibly important. I know there is a big movement toward education, especially around consent, but just like anything that has been pushed down by society for a long time, I’m sure it’ll be a while before it becomes widespread. But voices like yours will help us get here and I am really grateful to you for sharing your story. You absolutely *are* helping those in need. You may not be able to take legal action against your perpetrators but people reading this will realize that they are not alone. Please continue to take care of yourself as you heal from what happened. I believe in you! Love, Alexis