"When tragedy struck, I was left with overwhelming questions. At first, all I could ask was why—why did this happen? But I quickly realized that chasing why wasn’t helping me move forward. I needed to shift my perspective. Instead of asking why, I began asking what—what can I do with what’s in front of me? How do I begin to heal? It wasn’t easy, and it didn’t happen quickly. It took time—a long time—because the impact of rape is layered and complex.
But healing came—through incredible supports, a deep understanding from those around me, and patience in understanding that it was okay not to be okay for a while.
"When tragedy struck, I was left with overwhelming questions. At first, all I could ask was why—why did this happen? But I quickly realized that chasing why wasn’t helping me move forward. I needed to shift my perspective. Instead of asking why, I began asking what—what can I do with what’s in front of me? How do I begin to heal? It wasn’t easy, and it didn’t happen quickly. It took time—a long time—because the impact of rape is layered and complex.
But healing came—through incredible supports, a deep understanding from those around me, and patience in understanding that it was okay not to be okay for a while.