Skip to content 
I was around 5 or 6-ish when I was sexually molested by my cousin during our December break, we used to travel quite a lot back then. At times, we’d stop over at my cousin’s family house before making the next trip and move to my grand parent’s. We stopped at my cousin’s one of …
It all started when I was 15/16, I stayed at my school immediately after secondary school because I left school very young and it was an only female school so I never got to experience anything about boyfriend or something. I was this kind of girl that enjoys fantasy world and could stay up all …
There was this single man living across the street and he preys on young boys. A person’s first sexual experience changes them for life. First time I actually ejaculated was in a guy’s mouth….an older guy. We grew up in a public compound and we were exposed to a lot of things while growing up. …
What is self-harm? Self-harm is a broad term that describes the act of hurting yourself on purpose. It is also known as self-inflicted violence, self-injury, or self-mutilation. Self-harm could include any of the following behaviors: People can also harm themselves by drinking alcohol, smoking or taking drugs (all of which could lead to addiction), eating …
When I was in high school, I had a boy over at my house when my parents weren’t at home, which was definitely against house rules. We were just hanging out, doing whatever kids do, when the phone rang. I picked it up in the kitchen, gesticulating wildly to the boy to be silent so …
Anonymous Story: Part Of Me Is Still Lying On That Kitchen Floor Read More »
When I turned 18 and I came out as Trans FTM, I thought for sure that the “What happened to you that makes you feel so guilty all the time?” The question would finally be answered, but now I know that my being trans literally has NOTHING to do with this incident but to do …
Anonymous Story: I Don’t Want To Remember Yet (2) Read More »
Survivors rarely report sexual assault. The question of whether to report or not is a serious one to consider, in fact, sexual assault remains the most drastically under-reported crime ever. Reporting rates are low for a variety of reasons. A survivor may be uncertain whether what happened was actually an assault. Sexual assaults that are …
I’m not sure I’d call it rape or molestation. I can’t remember how old I was when it started, but I’m sure it went on for a while, my mother’s cousin used to have sex with me. Most times, whenever I went to their house to play with the kids there who were my age, …
Because so many people struggle with the effects of sexual trauma, whether in childhood or adulthood, I thought to put together some tips that victims and survivors can use to beat trauma and stop self-sabotage. It’ll always be a work in progress, so be patient with yourself. There is no substitute for doing the work, …
Addressing Sexual Trauma Can Seem Impossible, But There Is Hope. Read More »
In Trauma and Recovery, Judith Herman wrote, “Many survivors seek the resolution of their traumatic experience within the confines of their personal lives. But a significant minority, as a result of the trauma, feel called upon to engage in a wider world.” I have been feeling that “call to engage in the wider world” for …
Optimized by Seraphinite Accelerator