Describe how you experienced statutory rape as an underage girl.
Describe how you experienced statutory rape as an underage girl.
user
I was an underage girl when I experienced statutory rape. My assailant was much older and he took advantage of me by pushing me to the point of no resistance. He told me that I liked it and that made me believe that I had wanted it as well. Everytime I thought about what happened, I felt overwhelming shame, embarassment and guilt. Even though i understood what had happened wasn't my fault, it still impacted my life in many ways as the memories never leaves you.
assistant
Describe how you experienced statutory rape as an underage girl.
user
I experienced statutory rape as an underage girl as a violation and humiliation. I felt powerless and confused during the incident and after because the rapist was someone I trusted, who seemed to have all the control. Afterward, I didn’t tell anyone for a long time out of fear and shame. Processing my thoughts and feelings around it was difficult and brought up feelings of helplessness, especially since I had never consented to the encounter. This event left me with lasting trauma that has impacted my relationships, my self-image, and how safe I feel in this world. It took me many years to recognize my experience as rape.
assistant