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I would just like to give my testimony... I am currently 22 years of age. I was raped six and a half years ago by a close friend of mine. After that night, I felt like I couldn't go on. My parents called me every name in the book. I was made to feel like I did something to THEM, like I brought it on myself. My mother then went into denial, and things like that. I became very depressed, even tried to kill myself the summer after I was raped. I used to not be able to talk about this, but because of WHO I know, and realizing that it wasn't my fault, I got over it. It didn't happen overnight. It happened right after I turned sixteen, and I became pretty promiscuous due to the depression. And then, when I was 17 going on 18, I was AOL, and I was in one of the chatrooms, and this man asked if anyone wanted to chat, and at first I wasn't going to give him a chance, but something inside of me told me to give him a chance. So, then... GOD used this man to draw me closer to him. I became saved at the age of 20. And when I became saved, I decided to just ask the Lord to just take the burden off of my heart, and to just cleanse me, and to help me to forgive the person that raped me, and you know what? I just prayed and left it at the Lord's feet, and he took that burden on, and released me from the depression, the suicidal thoughts...etc. JESUS is the only way you will ever get COMPLETELY over what happened to you. Trust me. I have tried everything else. I even had myself thinking I was over the rape BEFORE I became saved, but I wasn't. God helped me to forgive, and once I did that, and put my trust in JESUS CHRIST, he handled the rest. Won't you give Jesus a try today?

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I am signing your guestbook as a friend of Brittany's way back when she lived in Florida. My husband and myself were her bowling coaches. She was a beautiful spirit with a heart of gold. She was a star that burned too brightly. I will miss her forever and will always cherish the moments she was in my life. She had soooo much fire in her - and the world is a sadder place without her.

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thanks for being there. we need all the help we can get. starting to reach out of the circle. kinda scary aint it . see you around

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I wanted to thank you for sharing your story. It takes a lot of courage but I hope you realize that you are helping others by speaking out. I do charity work to raise awareness for domestic violence. I have been using Silicone Bracelets as a means of spreading the message. I feel it is so important for survivors to reach out and try to help those who are still hurting. Thank you for doing your part!!!

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You have a wonderful site full of hope, support and inspiration. Thank you from a survivor.

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You have a wonderful site Donna. I am truly sorry for the pain you had to endure. Take gentle care of you. Safe hugs from a sister survivor, Marie

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i abused from the age of 4 till i was 16 and raped 3 times wen i was 17 i am trying to survive nearly there ur websites fab thanx so much linzi

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Thanks for the information and books to read and the link to your site. What a great resources for other survivors

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I enjoyed my visit very much and I will return and send others for all of your shared information. Hugs, Zissy

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I hate the fact that there is a need for s site like this but for those of us who can't seem to survive the memories it helps to know that we aren't alone. Thank you.

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Really great looking site. Gave me a lot of things to think about.