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Sexual violence, rape and abuse survivor stories
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23 Years Old in Bronx, NY | #WeShatterSilence | Let This Story Be Heard By Clicking Share
We Shatter Silence Story from Bronx 23 With a Secret... I begin writing every time a new story inspires me but I can never find the words to tell the world what happened so many years ago. I always ask myself why am I not as strong as these other women? Why can’t I...
25 Years Old in Atlanta, GA | #WeShatterSilence | Let This Story Be Heard By Clicking Share
We Shatter Silence Story from Atlanta I wanted to see the aquarium. The first person that ever saw my bare chest was Jimmy. We were both 12 at the time. It started off as playful kissing and after saying no a few times, he forced my shirt up so he could see my chest....
15 Years Old in Norwalk, OH | #WeShatterSilence | Let This Story Be Heard By Clicking Share
We Shatter Silence Story from Norwalk, OH I was staying at my friends house like I had many times before. She fell asleep on the floor, while I fell asleep on the couch. Her father was sitting at the end of the couch I was sleeping on. I woke up with him touching me...
6 Years Old in Australia | #WeShatterSilence | Let This Story Be Heard By Clicking Share
We Shatter Silence Story from Australia I was sexually abused by my father for a period of 6 years while I was growing up. Now, as a grown adult, I find that I was not alone in this plight: friends and other family members were also effected. I was shocked to read...
34 Years Old in Gettysburg, PA | #WeShatterSilence | Let This Story Be Heard By Clicking Share
We Shatter Silence Story from Gettysburg, PA From an early age, I was subjected to sexual abuse. I was victimized by a relative when I was a child, yet barely anyone believed me. None of my abusers ever had to serve any time in jail. I got into a marriage ruled by...
18 Years Old in Orlando, FL | #WeShatterSilence | Let This Story Be Heard By Clicking Share
We Shatter Silence Story from Orlando, FL My stepfather sexually molested me before I knew what those words meant, especially together. He finally stopped after reading what I wrote in my journal. I’ve told few people. I don’t report him because another failed...
45 Years Old in Bakersfield, CA | #WeShatterSilence | Let This Story Be Heard By Clicking Share
We Shatter Silence Story from Bakersfield, CA On July 19, 2003, my 14 year old daughter went to a party with a girlfriend, and was given date rape drugs. She was held down and raped by several young men. The DNA came back showing only one man who did not use...
20 Years Old in Unknown, OH | #WeShatterSilence | Let This Story Be Heard By Clicking Share
We Shatter Silence Story from Ohio My story begins in late October of 2003. I had met “Ryan” online. I guess I should have known to be more careful, but since my father had passed away, I had become more reckless. I was somewhat promiscuous. I met with “Ryan” several...
22 Years Old in Whittier, CA | #WeShatterSilence | Let This Story Be Heard By Clicking Share
We Shatter Silence Story from Whittier, CA When I was 15, my virginity was taken from me by someone who claimed to be my friend. He was 2 years older than me. I had never drank before so I didn't know that 10 shots of tequila would do the trick. I don't remember much...
19 Years Old in Sterling Heights, MI | #WeShatterSilence | Let This Story Be Heard By Clicking Share
We Shatter Silence Story from Sterling Heights, MI I was sexually assaulted twice: once by a stranger, once by a close friend. I went to the authorities and was called a liar. I will not be silent any longer. Are You A Sexual Violence or Abuse Victim and Need FREE...
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