Surviving Sexual Assault

Growing up as a diamond in the rough

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood sexual molestation and assault. I am a 29-year-old woman, born in Oakland, California...

My childhood sexual abuse story.

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to childhood rape and other experiences of sexual assault. I was 9 and homeless, living in a farmhouse...

Groat

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Surviving Loud!!

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to childhood rape and other experiences of sexual assault. My story starts way back when I was just 3...

Determination, Boldness, Courage and Faith

I was born Monday, July 27, 1987, at 10:39 AM in Pittsburg, California. Mom and dad were together at the time of my birth. I can only imagine the extraordinary pains of going through labor...

Don’t Be Afraid To Say Something.

No matter what you are going through, know that you are not alone on this struggle, and that you have many people who love and cherish you as a whole. Please talk to a trusted adult...

My Story

My Story by John-Michael Lander At fourteen, my life seemed poised for greatness. My name graced the national spotlight when I secured eighth place at the Junior Olympics in diving, earning...

He looks at me like nothing ever happened

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood sexual assaults. It all started when I was about 6. It was a family gathering or a...

his mom knew

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood sexual molestation and assault. when i was young, i can’t remember the exact age i...

God, have you forsaken me?

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood sexual assault and rape. My story is very long and it comes in traumatic waves. I have...