Surviving Sexual Assault

My body my pride

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains graphic descriptions of rape, sexual assault and other acts of violence. Im a 26 year old female 26 August 2015 i...

The dark shadow under my bed

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood sexual assault and abuse. I am a strong and independent women today. What makes most...

Just One Decision

I had an amazing breakthrough a few months ago, and it completely changed my life, but let me start with some backstory, explaining why this decision became so instrumental in helping me...

how I got over depression as a teen

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes references to sexual assault. What happened to me? TRIGGER WARNING: A lot has happened to me in the past year but...

Transparency will ignite unity

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes references to childhood rape. My name is Zoe van Zyl. Life has been a struggle, and in the last year I have...