When the Sacred Becomes Unsafe: Speaking Out About Sexual Abuse in Churches
There’s something almost unthinkable about being hurt in a place that’s supposed to heal you.The church — a place many...
No, My Worth Isn’t Measured by Your Desire
There are days I wonder if the word “available” is written across my forehead.Because it seems like no matter how...
Challenging Rape Culture: I Refuse to Stay Silent
I am tired. Tired of hearing jokes about rape. Tired of the silence when survivors speak up. Tired of watching...
Stop Silencing Survivors with Spiritual Language
I once sat across from someone who was supposed to protect me — heart thumping, throat tight, hoping they’d understand...
The Harm Lingers: A Letter to the Man Who Touched Me Without Consent
This morning, as I was walking toward the bus station — minding my own business, lost in thought —...
“Hands That Didn’t Ask”
Today, my body became a war zone on a street that was never meant to be a battlefield. A hand,...
The Quiet Burden of Childhood Sexual Abuse on adult life
She was only seven when it happened, old enough to remember, too young to understand. The man was trusted, respected,...
Sexual Abuse in the Digital Age: The Dangers of Online Exploitation
The internet has reshaped nearly every aspect of our lives. We use it to connect with loved ones, build communities,...
Aziza Kibibi: A Story of Survival, Incest, and the Power of Reclaiming Voice
The heartbreaking reality is that in this life, many people wear masks. Some of the very individuals we are meant...
When the Abuser Is Family: Alice’s Story
Child sexual abuse doesn’t always come from strangers lurking in the shadows. More often than not, it comes from the...