Dear survivors,
"Never the man who says he loves you". Unfortunately, that is the biggest deception rape pours over our society. What's worse is that we are taught that if we speak up -> "No one will believe you", "It's your fault", "you shouldn't have lead him on", or "next time you shouldn't drink so much", "get over it". But, that is all WRONG. Those are all LIES.
The biggest lie --> "I'M SORRY"... No, no he isn't.. Rape is not love. Abuse is not love.. Please don't keep this inside of you..
Speaking up about the awful things you have been through only weakens the people who do such inhumane things. When you speak, you're taking back the power that was stolen from you.
Close your eyes and enter your mind. I know you're scared. But, I am here. I want to see you heal.
This isn't going to be easy. It's going to hurt. A lot. But, you'll no longer want to rip your insides out..
Freedom. Security. Sense of self. <-- Things you deserve to feel.. Things that are just words away... Speak.
Emptiness no more... There was a part of you stolen that day.. A part you will never get back. The void that sits within you right now, will never be filled the way it was.. But, something new will take it's place.
When you choose to speak, those words aren't going to roll off your tongue easily. It's going to feel like you're choking on your own vomit. But, I promise water wont always go down like soot. Your chest wont always feel like there is a thousand pound weight sitting on it. And you wont always be so scared...
You are loved. I love you. And when you love someone, their past doesn't stand in the way of that love. I LOVE YOU. I will ALWAYS love you.
I know you're unsure about speaking up.. I know you're scared to rip those wounds back open. I know you think you aren't ready. But, will you ever be ready?...
You have so many people standing behind you, who love you and want to see you shine as bright as you can.
This is going to be hard, but you wont be alone.
You may crumble, but you'll rise from that fall. You are strong.
I'm here for you. I'm not leaving. You're safe now. It's okay. It's going to be okay.
Speak. It's time to let it all out. Speak. I love you.
You can do this. Remember, you are not alone.
Love,
Arianna <3
"Never the man who says he loves you". Unfortunately, that is the biggest deception rape pours over our society. What's worse is that we are taught that if we speak up -> "No one will believe you", "It's your fault", "you shouldn't have lead him on", or "next time you shouldn't drink so much", "get over it". But, that is all WRONG. Those are all LIES.
The biggest lie --> "I'M SORRY"... No, no he isn't.. Rape is not love. Abuse is not love.. Please don't keep this inside of you..
Speaking up about the awful things you have been through only weakens the people who do such inhumane things. When you speak, you're taking back the power that was stolen from you.
Close your eyes and enter your mind. I know you're scared. But, I am here. I want to see you heal.
This isn't going to be easy. It's going to hurt. A lot. But, you'll no longer want to rip your insides out..
Freedom. Security. Sense of self. <-- Things you deserve to feel.. Things that are just words away... Speak.
Emptiness no more... There was a part of you stolen that day.. A part you will never get back. The void that sits within you right now, will never be filled the way it was.. But, something new will take it's place.
When you choose to speak, those words aren't going to roll off your tongue easily. It's going to feel like you're choking on your own vomit. But, I promise water wont always go down like soot. Your chest wont always feel like there is a thousand pound weight sitting on it. And you wont always be so scared...
You are loved. I love you. And when you love someone, their past doesn't stand in the way of that love. I LOVE YOU. I will ALWAYS love you.
I know you're unsure about speaking up.. I know you're scared to rip those wounds back open. I know you think you aren't ready. But, will you ever be ready?...
You have so many people standing behind you, who love you and want to see you shine as bright as you can.
This is going to be hard, but you wont be alone.
You may crumble, but you'll rise from that fall. You are strong.
I'm here for you. I'm not leaving. You're safe now. It's okay. It's going to be okay.
Speak. It's time to let it all out. Speak. I love you.
You can do this. Remember, you are not alone.
Love,
Arianna <3