I’m 32, and I was raped this year. Trying to cope and heal. I never thought this would happen to me, but then again, who does?
The road to recovery is not easy.
While I created this blog to have a place to put my thoughts, feelings, and research; the main reason why I created it is for support for other survivors of rape and sexual assault. I also created it to hopefully spread awareness.
I wanted to create a place where people can come, read stories, read articles, get advice, and help to cope with what they are going through.
October 11, 2016 at 2:34 am
I was raped over a period of 3 months when I was 8, my mother only found out because my sister said something about me screaming in my sleep. I was put on the stand at 8 no preparation just called up, I don’t remember much except I kept fidgeting with a string on my shirt because I refused to wear dresses and then he sighed and I peed my pants. I knew he went right back to work at the ice cream store his family owned. Then I buried everything so deep no one could get me to even recall it. 9 years later I went to an OB because I had always have problems and the doctor told me to put my feet in the stirups and I freaked full ptsd attack. I couldn’t fuction for a week, I buried it for 9 YEARS you are working on it in the same year, I have to do hypnosis to recall some things and to stay calm. You are amazing. All of us SURVIVED being abused we are SURVIVORS. WAY better than that TV show “Survivor” too!
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October 15, 2016 at 12:18 am
I am so sorry for what happened to you. Yes, we are all survivors! Hugs!
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September 28, 2016 at 6:19 pm
Hello- I have a site that supports rape and abuse survivors. I am making a post that lists blogs about survivors who are willing to provide support to others. Would you mind if I included you on there? It’s just a place for people to look for similar people to talk to.
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September 30, 2016 at 9:40 pm
Of course you can. I would be honored 😊 Thank you
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June 13, 2016 at 7:18 pm
Thank you for your transparent and bold strength in sharing your story. You are such a courageous person, and even with this “wound” being so fresh. X
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June 13, 2016 at 8:21 pm
Thank you so much for your comment! I really appreciate hearing that because most day’s, I don’t feel that way 💕
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June 13, 2016 at 9:02 pm
You’re so very welcome. You have come across a greatly supportive community and will save many lives with your words, my friend. Please be as strong as you are able and allow yourself grace. X Chris
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June 14, 2016 at 8:57 am
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement Chris!
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June 14, 2016 at 9:03 am
You’re very welcome!
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May 25, 2016 at 7:12 pm
Do you know the meaning of victim?
I am a survivor of incest who was a child victim of sex crimes.
Those who perpetrate such crimes would love to make it a victim less crime.
How does this help victims of sex crimes?
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May 25, 2016 at 8:13 pm
Simple Definition of victim
: a person who has been attacked, injured, robbed, or killed by someone else
: a person who is cheated or fooled by someone else
: someone or something that is harmed by an unpleasant event (such as an illness or accident)
I guess my point on why I call my blog this is because even though I will be scared by this for the rest of my life, I don’t want it to define me. I will somehow find a way to survive and thrive again.
I was molested by an uncle as a child, I have overcome that to the best of my ability, and in situation I no longer feel like a victim.
I believe that you are right, survivor or not, we are all victims, but society believes victims are weak, and so do those who rape. I want to raise awareness, create hope for others and myself, and maybe help some people to try and take a stand.
Just even talking about this matter gets people thinking and raises awareness.
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May 19, 2016 at 5:43 pm
The societies we live in these days are losing their stability. We as humans are losing our values. That is something none of us can deny. Those who go through the pain of being a victim, as mostly seen, are the ones who often have to offer sacrifices. But if we see through the whole thing, these (such victims) are the people who’ve at least learnt not to bring pain to others as they have themselves felt how bad that is. Some of them are raising voices against the bad, some are busy protecting others from the evils they were afflicted with, some are helping others in standing up after they had fallen. So, if we analyze, these people apart from all the bad that they had to suffer from, have also learnt certain things others don’t have. I’m glad to see how you’re keeping yourself busy with helping others cz the one who tries to stand up again after falling hard is not a loser, but the one who falls hard and never even tries to stand up.
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May 19, 2016 at 6:56 pm
Thank you so much for your perspective and kind words. That makes me feel better. Thank you so much! 💖
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May 19, 2016 at 11:38 pm
No problem dear!
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May 1, 2016 at 9:39 am
I’m glad to have found this blog too. Thank you!
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May 1, 2016 at 1:48 pm
I am glad 🙂 Thank you for reading, and I hope that you continue to enjoy it! 💖
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April 25, 2016 at 10:45 am
I’m happy to find you here. Thanks for dropping by at my blogs
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