Why rape victims need to share their stories

Rape in Botswana is one of the most disgusting wscalating situations. More and more cases of rape especially among the youth get registered. But the victims always succumb to self loathing. In today’s edition of Botswana Youth Mag,we give 10 top reasons why rape victims need to talk.

1. They need to hear that it’s possible to remember who they were before.

2. There’s a space of comfort in the world where they can breathe again.

3. One day they can wake up and not even remember. They can learn to feel comfortable in their skin.

4. To not stop before the miracle happens.

5. That even though you gave up, you can still keep trying.

6. It doesn’t matter that no one believes you. I believe you.

7. You are not alone.

8. A time will come when it will seem like it happened to a stranger — not yourself.

9. That the work it takes to overcome is worth it.

10. It’s not a futile effort and it takes time.