Deborah’s story
Story from Lean on me by Tor Roxburg and the Lean on me sexual assault support group
When I was young, I used to love getting in bed with my dad, just to have a cuddle. Until one morning when it went too far. He touched me where I didn’t want to be touched.
I was too young to say no. I didn’t even know it was wrong. He kept saying to me, ‘ This is our secret. Nobody is to know anything about this.’ It went on for over a year- a year too long. It really me that a person I should be able to trust, cheated and hurt me.
Four and a half years later, I’m still scared he’ll hurt me again. Just as I get rid of
those horrible memories, I have a nightmare about him. Then it seems to start all over
again. Now when I’m in a room with a man I know well or do not know at all; I can’t
look at him straight in the eye.
There are a few people I’d like to thank: Bronwyn, Leigh, Jenny, and everyone in
Lean On Me. Thank you all for being there and helping me sort out my problems.
For more informationFor more information about this or to contact the South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault go to the SECASA website. |
