Stemming from the trauma from her own abuse, Sinnita decided that it would be a great idea to create a safe space on Facebook and Instagram for people to share their stories with her, which she posts on their behalf.
Tag: Sexual violence
He raped me for seven years and blamed me
I was a mere five years old when my stepfather first came into my room in the dead of night. He whispered my name and when I… Read more “He raped me for seven years and blamed me”
Support service developed to aid sexual assault survivors
A rape survivors’ support service has been developed by Health-e News. It is a USSD service and online map that provides a directory of all Thuthuzela Care… Read more “Support service developed to aid sexual assault survivors”
‘I am not a better person as a result of having been raped’
I hate it when people call me “brave” for surviving being raped. It’s been seven years since he took me to his dorm and after my saying… Read more “‘I am not a better person as a result of having been raped’”
What people don’t tell you about the aftermath of sexual trauma
There are many difficulties one goes through after a traumatic event. We hear all about these; the stages of grief, decisions of whether to tell family, friends,… Read more “What people don’t tell you about the aftermath of sexual trauma”
‘I still remember the way they smell’
I was raped three times by three different men. The first time, I was eight years old. I was raped by my neighbour. I remember that day… Read more “‘I still remember the way they smell’”
Welcome to Survivor Voices
Greetings! This website was created by survivors for survivors to tell their stories anonymously. If you have been through sexual harassment, assault or violence and want to… Read more “Welcome to Survivor Voices”