RAPE

I know there are others like me

Who did not report their assault. Who thought it did not happen. Who were scared and kept quiet. I’m not a liar just because I did not speak up. I’m not…please someone help me

You said to me, “Be quiet”.

You said to me, “You will like this”.

My body is filled with fire,

as you took from me what I cannot ever get back.

You reminded me that I like it.

You reminded me to be quiet.

"Some days I go to bed a “survivor” and wake up a “victim”; some days I go to bed a “victim” and wake up a “survivor".”

HOPE

I don’t know how much longer I can deal with the trauma.

FAITH

I think back on it...

I could talk

RAPE

A disturbing dream.

VICTIM

I can’t focus on anything

This Needs To Be Said