Stories from survivors across the globe plus a few educational pieces from the HER team too.
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.
Read MoreGrowing 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.
Read More“Growing up, I was only ever warned about strangers in dark alleys or boys in frat house basements. So, when it did happen to me, I knew that it felt wrong but I didn’t think it could be considered sexual abuse because he was my boyfriend.”
Read MoreAndy shares how intimate partner violence can even affect young children. She recounts how at only 13-years-old she endured an abusive relationship that ended up changing her perspective for future relationships in her adulthood.
Read MoreAli is a survivor of campus sexual assault. Like many survivors, she knew the man who harmed her. After college, she married a man who promised to never hurt her like that. But her new husband was no different. Here’s Ali’s powerful story of leaving her husband, healing from multiple traumas, and finding happiness.
Read MoreMeet Nicole. After breaking up with her college boyfriend, it took Nicole a while before she could call what happened sexual assault. Here's her story of confiding in her best friend, telling her parents what happened, and how she's healing in unconventional ways.
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