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#metoo

You are not alone. Together we can de-stigmatize speaking out about our experiences with sexual harassment, assault, and more.

Surviving Childhood Abuse
For so many years I have been afraid to tell my story. Afraid of the backlash and stigma of being a rape survivor, afraid of knowing that people know, afraid to be that person.
By Leila Johnson6 years ago in Viva
Nigerian Celebrities Speak Against Rape.
Say NO To Rape. If you haven't been following the news, or have been so preoccupied with the horrible things happening in America that you haven't had the time to check the international news, then let me alert you of the tragedy that happened in Nigeria.
By Jide Okonjo6 years ago in Viva
My Story
It was a cold day in December. We had just passed our one year anniversary. We made plans to do this about a month ago, but that didn’t make it any easier. I step on the bus and there he is, smile beaming like always when we lock eyes. His black roxy hat backwards covering his chocolate brown hair. His deep brown eyes sparkling, showing that the smile is pure. His 5’8 body dressed in the usual outfit. Blue jeans ripped at the bottom around his black DC sneakers. A black zip up sweatshirt with camo print on the inside, a sweatshirt I borrowed and once felt safe in, with a black green day t-shirt on under it. I sit next to him and lean my head on his shoulder. The scent of axe dark temptation filling my nostrils. A smell I loved.
By Heather Lanchester6 years ago in Viva
Why my 6th me too anniversary is so hard
These are all guesses, I have no clue why this is so hard for me this year. I know this year is different but it's different for a lot of reasons. I will tell you all the reasons I think this year is hard on me and why I feel this way.
By Lena Bailey6 years ago in Viva
Alea Thomas
Hey it's Alea Thomas you may be hearing this because I'm gone by now and wondering why well my life may be amazing from your eyes but that's speaking from the outside. Let me bring you inside so you can understand why I'm gone. You may say I'm a coward but how can you say if you never been in my shoes but if you have then you know why and how I got to where I am but first a little about myself.
By Royal Jewels6 years ago in Viva
its not over quite yet…
“It’s over.” Where to even begin…. Should i start with how i currently feel or the way i feel now, because my past? I am probably the most corrupt individual with the biggest heart for the ones around me.. I have never written one of these but i plan on making this the most personal thing i have come to know.
By Alexis Danielle6 years ago in Viva
Don't Let Your Assault Destroy Your Soul, Learn from It And Grow
On February 18th, 2020, I turned 32 years old. I love being in my thirties and feel like this is the decade where I will thrive as a young woman.
By JennyB6 years ago in Viva
It's Okay, Me Too
There’s so much fear and shame surrounding sexual assault or abuse. Many victims would prefer keeping quiet to avoid being judged or dealing with the backlash from others. Today’s society has turned its back on those who have experienced sexual abuse, simply choosing to blame the victim rather than taking a good look at the monsters that commit the crime. Being a victim of sexual abuse often leads to other mental health illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, and possibly suicide. Speaking out on a public platform about my experience isn’t easy, but I think it’s about time it happens.
By Shaley Speaks6 years ago in Viva
Stand with Survivors
"I believe you." Those three little words can make a huge difference to someone who’s been sexually assaulted. During the rise of the me-too and TIMES UP era, we heard stories about women who never reported their assault.
By JennyB6 years ago in Viva
Silence From Someone Doesn't Mean They are okay
"Why I didn't report it", "This is Not Consent" and many other movements that allow not only women but men and those that are apart of the LGBTQ+ to tell their story and share their truth with others. When people see abuse and this message. Hopefully people can relate to this and be able to tell their own if they experience it without being no longer afraid or worried because they have the support from others that experience it and see the importance of consent and that everyone feeling is fucking valid.
By Narley♥️6 years ago in Viva
A Letter to the Ones That Assaulted Me
I think it’s better. I think I’m over it. I think that I have grown and completely overcome the harsh experiences life put me through, you put me through.
By gray peters6 years ago in Viva
A Letter to Survivors of Rape
The shame is not yours. Shame does not come from within it comes from outside of ourselves. Rape survivors are made to feel ashamed for the crimes committed against them. Society finds excuses, tries to defend offenders and silence the hurting.
By iceprincelebrat6 years ago in Viva