You may think nobody understands you, but that is NOT true! This is for all the young women or men who did not have a voice. Your monster was not just a fake nightmare kind of monster he was a monster you would see everyday....    

I remember it just like yesterday, the phone calls to my mother “ send tammy down” . Little did she know the man whom was her sibling would be taking her daughters innocence. I was five years old just five how was I supposed to know that this was not okay. It seemed like a never ending nightmare. Why was this happening? Why is nobody helping? This hurts . I am crying why won’t he stop? This is not a fun game it really hurts please stop.. This went on for a year a whole year too long. 

Eventually, he stopped and my mind blocked it out. It wasn’t until I was 15 that I finally remebered what had happened. Who would believe me now? Am I strong enough to speak about it? I finally told my mother what happened. She believed me of course. However, I did not press charges reliving it was too painful. 

All of you beautiful people out there please speak up. Break the cycle. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. It may feel scary and lonely, but believe me not saying something hurts more. That man we have taken your innocence, but YOU ARE A SURVIVOR NOT A VICTIM. He took your innocence, but he did not take your self-worth. YOU are in control of your life not him do you hear me? YOU ARE IN CONTROL! Just because he took your innocence does not mean he gets to take your life. Rise up from this and grow from this. It may hurt and it may feel like scary, but you survived that you can survive anything! Own your pain and light up the world with it!