There were seven. Seven people who sexually assaulted me throughout my life. Not all were men. None were strangers. Not one of them was ever held accountable. Some have never been reported, not even to my closest friends –and probably never will be. Some happened decades ago. The first happened before I was a year old.
Just because they were not reported, does not mean they did not happen. It does not mean they did not alter my life. It does not mean that things were not stolen from me. It does not mean that I am a liar. Every survivor of sexual assault has a right to their story. Every survivor has a right to report when they are ready, or not at all.
I just shudder to think of what you’ve been through. I literally do. Just hope your honesty and willingness to share will open the doors for many, many others to dare to open up. I think you already have helped a lot of people.
Thank you, Nancy <3
I just shudder to think of what you’ve been through. I literally do. Just hope your honesty and willingness to share will open the doors for many, many others to dare to open up. I think you already have helped a lot of people.
Thank you, Nancy <3