Christine

I’ve locked my heart in a cage, and I’m terrified to let anyone in. Each day, I’m at war with multiple demons, and the little girl within me is on her death bed. I still don’t know where I belong, and I know I’ll always be different. However, I’m slowly learning MY truth and discovering MY authentic self, whomever she WAS, IS, and IS BECOMING.

Carmen S.

When sexual assault is perpetrated by a family member, sometimes it is easier to ignore and sweep it under the rug. This story is for someone I love who experienced childhood sexual abuse and was re-victimized by disbelief and denial. I hope to bring light to this family matter and validation to my cousin.

Alyssa

Sometimes the story you want to share is not the story you are required to tell. Although the man who raped me left a footprint in my story, his print is no longer what defines me. This is my story and this is my footprint.

Andrea

My story is about one of many times my ex-husband raped me during our marriage. I chose to tell this story for many reasons but especially to share with others the reality that rape does happen in marriage. My story is about my journey of surviving a marriage full of rape, physical, emotional and verbal abuse, and the choice and strength to plan and escape from my rapist/abusive husband. I pulled all the strength I had in me to escape and leave for my children and myself.

Hillary

My story highlights the effects sexual abuse in different forms can have on child. The story walks through a lifetime of wounds while causing pain it also nurtured strength. It is a tale of the dichotomy of life.

Suzy

I didn’t think that I had anything I needed or wanted to say to my grandfather. However, I was wrong. I want him to know I have found strength, courage and my voice.

Ruthie

Ruthie Jordan shares her survivor of sexual assault experience through this compelling short film. She continues to stand for justice on a collective scale for all women – especially for Jini Barnum, a woman who is no longer present to stand and see her own justice transpire. Often times Deaf women are not aware of their rights when such assault occurs. Ruthie has produced this film to ignite hope and inspire courage within her community to stop allowing power play coercion acts to occur and advocate for yourself – YOU are worth it!

Carmen G.

My video is about a little girl that at the age of four her life dramatically changed. My life was one of continual sexual abuse. It continued until I was thirteen and only stopped because I became pregnant. My mother was aware of the abuse but looked the other way so that she could have the life of a higher social class. My stepfather…..well he abused me sexually for 10 years of my life; he was 36 years old and I 13 when I got pregnant.