Yesterday I posted a story about myself at my most vulnerable moment, not because I wanted sympathy but to motivate people to tell their stories. It doesn’t matter if you call a friend, write in a diary, speak to a professional, write a poem or post a tweet as long as you let out your pain and don’t let it take you to a deep dark place that’s what you need to do. I am not a victim, I am a survivor and that has helped shape me into the strong woman that I am today. If I can use my voice, my story and my platform to motivate people to tell their truths or prevent our girls from experiencing the same I have done my job. I was very hesitant to post my story because backlash might come along with it but in all honesty its y truth and people can take it or leave it because it happened and its real.
I want to thank everyone who read my story and those who chose to reach out to me via phone calls, texts, email, Instagram and Snapchat. I love you all for reaching out, your kind words and your prayers mean so much and I appreciate it. I would like to share a few of the wholesome messages that I received:
An older cousin texted and said that she remembered the time it happened and how it made her skin crawl.
My friend made cousin called with tears in her voice asking if I was okay and that she didn't know I had gone through that even though we been rockin' for 17 years.
My summer coworker texted telling me how strong I was and now understood why I wasn't a hugger or fan of physical touch.
An old friend snapped me telling me that he now knew why I had walls up and sent his love.
My coworker gave me a hug and told me that he was so sorry for what I had to go through and that he couldn't believe I was so happy, chipper and friendly with everyone.
My little cousin texted saying that I am one who has been through a ton but shes proud of me for never giving up, that she is forever looking up to me and that I am worthy of a ton.
My cousin messaged me telling me that she remembered the day it happend and that rereading my story was as if it just happened before wishing me well on finding someone to be with that makes me feel safe.
These were just a few of the kind words and messages that I got and these messages show me that I did the right thing to bring out a story of truth and struggle to share with the world to give you an insight to me I have some of the tendencies that I have. I have come a long way and I know that my route is far from over.
Thank you all again, and just in case you haven't read my story take the time to read about my worst day!
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