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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 …
Sexual assault teaches victims that their bodies are not really their own. Victims often report feelings such as shame, terror, and guilt, and many blames themselves for the assault. In the aftermath of a sexual assault, survivors face extremely difficult and painful emotions and experiences. Every survivor responds to traumatic events in their own way. …
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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. …
By The Recovery Village | Domestic violence can take many forms, with the most common types being physical violence, rape, stalking, and emotional or psychological abuse. In the United States, domestic violence is commonly associated with cases of sexual assault, stalking, homicide, mental illness, and suicide. The pervasiveness and complexity of domestic violence mean that anyone — regardless of …
I was 21 when it happened. One of the girls was my course mate and we are really very close though I knew she was this kinda crazy girl, but before that faithful day I had only been involved in sex just twice, I was a virgin until I entered the university, it was at …
You feel as if the world is rushing at you. Noises become very pronounced and it makes your head swim. Sometimes you find it difficult to focus, sometimes you feel disoriented. Your heart rate soars and you become very aware of your breathing. And you sometimes have pins and needles in your hands or a …
When my sister was young she used to do ballet. Then she had a classmate, around 15 years old, I guess. She was the only girl in the family and the youngest. And she had like 3 older brothers and her parents. One night, 5 robbers broke into their house with guns. They tied up …
Many people think they can’t advocate because they don’t know enough about policy, but this should not stop you – your voice matters! Preventing sexual violence takes all of us, working together in big and small ways to create a culture of safety and respect in our society. With a problem of this magnitude, where …
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 one is silenced and shunned by trauma, it is difficult to find one’s voice – especially if one was made to feel unworthy, disrespected, terrorized, and afraid, so what survivors can do and most end up doing is share their gifts, talents, love and beauty with the world. Tapping into their own creativity and …
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