So, here (in no particular order) are links to all of the blog's content.
- About - an explanation of why I blog about sexual violence.
- My Story - links to all of the posts about my own experiences of sexual violence, and the repercussions in my life.
- 1988; 2006 - I was sexually abused, aged three to four, by a babysitter.
- May 1996 - I was sexually assaulted on a school trip, aged 11.
- August 1996 - I was raped on holiday, shortly before my 12th birthday.
- Broken - the impact on my mental health was huge.
- Submissions - links to all of the stories of experiencing sexual violence submitted by readers of the blog. I am awed by these people's willingness to share their stories on this blog. Please read them.
- From a reader, 18, UK
- From a female reader, 19, UK
- From a female reader, 24, UK
- From a female reader, mid-thirties, UK
- Terminology - the words I use (and avoid using) in this blog.
- TMI - on sexual violence and "over-sharing".
- "Date Rape" - a Working Title - rape is rape. Further classification merely dilutes reality.
- Shame, Blame, and Silence - on secrecy and victim blaming.
- Dr Nina Burrowes on "Getting Away With it" - links to an excellent video on sexual offending.
- Regret and Resentment - on Sarah Vine and rape denial.
- Getting Help - details of organisations who work with people who have experienced sexual violence.
- Freezing - on the dangerous myth that "real victims fight back".
These Are Not My Secrets also has a Facebook page, and a Twitter account. And you can email me: thesearenotmysecrets@gmail.com.
If there's a topic you'd like me to address, please leave a comment (anonymously if you wish) and I'll add it to my to-do list!
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