Only Yes Means Yes: It's Not Your Fault.

TRIGGER WARNING FOR ENTIRE STORY

As a part of my recovery process for healing my trauma, I've decided to share my sexual assault story. I let my trauma fester for several years, which lead to a diagnosis of CPTSD. I didn't get the help I needed when I needed it, and I'm now trying to work through undoing some of my trauma.

Writing has always been an outlet for me. For me, it's therapeutic and I can take my time putting my words down on paper or on a screen. However, writing this has been the most triggering and frightening thing I've done in a very long time - so please be mindful as you read through my story.

I wanted to share my story to bring awareness to what sexual assault can look like. It can happen to anybody at any time, and for me I went through just under 10 years of abuse from different people at different stages in my life - which I've also struggled to come to terms with. I've felt a lot of shame and guilt throughout my healing journey but I've learnt that it's important to face your fears and your trauma head on.