This page is a special place. It belongs to all of those who would like to contribute anything. A place where other rape survivors can tell the world what happened to them. The names used may not be their own, but the story is theirs and theirs alone. A place to express yourself through poetry, or maybe something that helped you get through it all. Anything you would like to share with others, for whatever the reason.
Some people, like me for instance find they want to tell their story almost immediately. Others keep it locked away for many years, afraid and ashamed of what happend. Scared to face the truth. That doesn't make it any less a crime, or in any way made them to blame.
We all deal with things in different ways, and in our own time. You know when the time is right, when you feel safe to admit to the world "I was raped, and it wasn't my fault."
So this page is for those of you who want to tell your story, or just want to see something in "print". If you would like something to be included here just mail me it and i will post it for everyone to share. Click on the tittle to view each story.
As with other parts of the site please be aware that some things you may read here may act as a trigger, so if you are alone, or feeling particularly vunerable, read the contents with caution.
Paul's story Paul was abused by someone he met in a chatroom when he was a teen. He now feels ready to share what happened to him. He also tells of his self harming.
Caitlan's's story Caitlin tells her story of molestation by her step father. She wrote it as part of her healing process.
Lucy's story This is the first time Lucy has ever spoken about what happened to her 22 years ago. Things have started to fall into place for Lucy, and she now realises that every thing about her life has been determined by that event.
Millie's story Millie sent me her
story. It took her a lot of courage to write this powerful hearbraking
account of her childhood and the abuse she suffered at the hands of her
headteacher
me at 6 A memory of when i was 6 and
how my childhood was taken away that Xmas time.
Debbie's story Debbies story of
her friends boyfriend, who attacked her and her friend didn't believe
her.
Elizabeth's StoryThis was sent to me
by someone i shall call Elizabeth. This is not her real name,
but both she and i know who it refers to. It is a powerful, graphic
article about something that happened to her when she was 14 years old.
Vikki's Story Vikki was only 15 when
she was painfully raped by a stranger. She still carries the pain and
memories of that day as if it were yesterday
Lynne's Speech Lynne wrote this powerful
speech to read out at a drama presentation on March 5th for Rape
Awareness Week
He Lied This is another story by the
young girl who wrote Stolen Childhood. Not only has she survived child
abuse, but has had to deal with being raped too. This is her story. It
is a powerful article of pain, hurt, deception and anger. I have not
changed any of her words, they are all exactly as she wrote it to me.
Sara's Story Sara's story is a
tragic tale of a little girl who was abused becuase of her mothers neglect.
Sara is only 17 now, yet has suffered so much.
Kaet's Story Kaet was a mere baby
just 18 months of age when her abuse started. Kaet had been very brave
to share this with us, I know how hard it was to write about it.
Well done.
Stolen Childhood This is a story
of a little girl who was
only 5 or 6 when she was attacked and abused. In her own words "One thing
I have learnt out of all this is that
the worst thing you can take from a child is not their lollies, nor is
it their favorite Barbie doll, but infact the worst thing, the thing
that simply hurts the most, the one thing that you must not take is a
child’s, childhood. They can never fully grow without it.
So if your reading this, whoever you are, please never even consider
taking a child’s childhood, please, let them grow."
Laura's storyLaura was in a mentally abusive
relationship when she went to a party. She got drunk as she was upset, and
ended up being a victim of date rape. Her life fell apart when she turned to
drink to blot out her problems. Now however she
has taken a big step and is dealing with her problems and getting her life back
together.
Steph's storySteph was another victim of date rape. She went to a party and ended up with a stanger taking advantage of her. It's possible she may have even been drugged, she doesn't remeber how she got into a vunurable situation. Desperation and confusion made her want to share her story. Thank you for trusting us Steph.
Queenie's story Queenie was a victim
of date rape.
Her story is not an usunusual one, she made the mistake of thinking
that someone she knew well as a friend, would never take advantage of her.
But, he did. He betrayed her trust and friendship.
Kamarie's story Kamarie has tried many
times to write her story, but this is the first time she has managed the
whole thing. It was very dificult for her, but she now feels a sense of
relief that she has been able to share it with everyone, and hopefully
help others realise that they are not alone with what has happened to them.
Paula's story This is Paula's story.
She was befriended by a man in a foreign country when she was very vunerable
after being robbed. He had other ideas of repayment for his kindness.
Paula was concerned that the graphic detail contained in her story may be too
much for some people and cause them to become distressed. Please bear this
in mind before reading it.
Maple's Story This is a graphic moving
account of Maples story, that i read with tears streaming down my face.
She Survived despite being left half dead. A real Survivor!
The Retired Teacher This story was sent to
me by a lady who trusted and respected a retired school teacher. Her trust
was misplaced when he took advantage of her after he got her drunk.
My Story This is a true story sent to me
by a survivor. I will call her Kerry, but she knows who she is. She was
spurred on to write it after visiting Survive.
One Night This is Elaines story of what happened to her.
When You Feel You Can't Go On by Tammie Byram Fowles, LISW, Ph.D. This was posted on Survive's message board. It is a message about not giving up no matter how bad you feel.
To a Wounded Angel By Tammie Fowles, LISW, Ph.D. This is a letter i read on a newsgroup. It was posted by Rape Victim-Survivor Service Inc, who kindly said i could include it here.
Real People this is a link to a page sent to me by Kaet. This is a poem by Anne M. DeVille and tells of how people accross the net have helped her when she needed them the most.
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Last updated October 2007