Dear Recepient

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Dear ____,

What you did to me was something unbearable.

It may have seemed like an innocent game to you.

But it isn't.

What you did affected me and continues to.

I can barely tell my friends and family how much it affects me.

I have to look over my shoulder every minute to make sure you're not there.

I know you're not.

But now, I can barely shake a man's hand with out wondering how he will hurt me.

I can barely hug my boyfriend without a nagging thought in the back of my head asking myself "am I truly safe? what if he hurts me?"

It's all your fault.

It's not mine.

It never was and I can't believe I thought it was and continue to doubt myself.

I was 13 for Christ sake.

I hope no one will ever fall into your trap again.

But.

I can also dance freely to music, laugh and cry.

I can kiss my boyfriend without shying away.

I can hold his hand and feel on top of the world.

I can sing with my friends.

I can wear what I want without caring what others think.

I can suppress the memories and I can smile at all the good times that have been and the ones to come.

So,
I've survived.

Despite what you did.

I live.

Love,
Your "Victim"