Survivor Story: Meet Alicia

The first person Alicia told was her husband. They were both in tears when she confided in him. Alicia originally felt shameful because of it, but her husband has been so loving through it all. Alicia also has a group of key friends who are always there when she needs someone.

Survivor Story: Meet Kristina

Growing up, Kristina was made very aware of child sex abuse. Her mother had been abused as a young child, so when Kristina was able to grasp the concept at a young age, her mother made sure to inform Kristina about the abuse she endured as well as ask if Kristina had experienced any trauma.

Sexual AssaultKelseyFlanaganDecember 30, 2020incest, childhood sexual abuse, stepfather incest, repressed memories, nightmares, hispanic survivor, domestic violence, sexual assualt, rape, suicide, childhood incest

Relapsing Through the Reporting Process

There were days where I couldn’t get out of bed because I was so sad and so traumatized.

-KelseyFlanagan

Becoming HERKelseyFlanaganDecember 28, 2020We Are HERKelseyFlanagan, incest, sexual abuse, childhood sexual abuse, reporting, relapse, retraumatizing Comments

Carry On

Despite it all, I am an optimist at heart - I firmly believe we are capable of so much more than we think, as long as we keep putting one foot in front of the other. -aston333

Sexual Assault, Contributersaston333August 10, 2020We Are HERmolestation, incest, rape, PTSD, childhood sexual abuse Comment

Lifting the Weight—Telling My Boyfriend My Secret

Sexual AssaultAPODEROSAApril 23, 2018anxiety, boyfriend, brother, Childhood, cycle of abuse, family, fear, heal, hurt, incest, love, rape, relationships, small town, supportComment

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