annaAt sixteen, she went to a party, expecting a fun night with friends. As drinks were passed around, she started to feel dizzy and her vision blurred, but she trusted she’d be safe among familiar faces. The night faded into darkness, and when she woke the next morning, she was in an unfamiliar room, naked, alone and confused. Her body ached, and scattered memories surfaced- being undressed and touched without consent flashed through her mind, moments that left her feeling deeply unsettled. When she sought comfort from her friends, they met her questions with silence and empty stares, leaving her to face the confusion and pain on her own.
Years later, she thought she’d found someone different. He was charming, with a warm gaze that made her feel safe. But one night, as their closeness grew, something shifted. His tone turned sharp, his touch was rougher than before, violent and confident in his power over her. When she tried to pull away, he responded with cold disregard, dismissing her resistance and claiming control over her body.
These moments left lasting marks, yet in time, she found the courage to speak out and cleanse them away. Each word became a step in reclaiming herself, a stand for respect in a world that often looks away. Her scars transformed into symbols of resilience, and her story is a call for change—a voice for those who had been silenced.
