Aphrodite Wounded: Stories of Marital and other Intimate partner rape

READING THE STORIES
Here are stories from brave survivors of Inatimate Partner Sexual Assault. If you put your mouse over each woman's name in the left column, you'll see a drop-down box that specifies whether the story is about marital or other relationship rape, - this makes it easier for vistors to decide what they want to read.

Please be discerning as you read. Relating to others can be healing, but the stories are triggering. If you feel overwhelmed, you may need support. If you are triggered (go here for hotlines), have a friend hold you or you can join and ask for support at Pandora's Aquarium.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
These stories remain the property of the writers and may not be copied or used in any way

SHARING YOUR STORY
If you'd like to share your story too you can fill out the form below.
Note: While you can also share in your story about other rape or child sexual abuse, your story must contain sexual assault by an intimate partner in order to appear on this site. I say this because I do get stories that are not about partner rape in any way, and I really hate rejecting a survivor's story but diluting the objective of this site doesn't make sense. If your story is about other types of sexual assault, you can feel free to join Pandora's Aquarium and post your story there - you'll get support from other survivors!

Please read the following before submitting your story:

Please fill out all the fields in the form except email, which is optional - You don't have to share your email address unless you want me to contact you.
PLEASE be sure it's a safe email that your abuser has no access to.
Use any name you like - full names aren't a good idea online.
If the perpetrator of your assault was not convicted of the crime/s against you, that person's full name cannot legally appear on this site. First name or a psuedonym will do
Please specify in the box provided whether you want the story to appear on this site. If you are just sharing it with me privately I will not make it available to anybody else.
If you do want it put on the site but you change your mind later, you can contact me any time to remove it. Your story is your property on loan to me
Sharing your story isn't an English test, but you'll be doing me a huge favour if you spell-check and punctuate. Begin sentences with caps and end them with full stops. Try to have paragraphs instead of a big chunk of text - it makes easier reading
You may find that writing your story is cathartic and rewarding - but some women do feel raw afterwards. That's quite normal -do give yourself a reward, and get support if you need it - either from a rape counsellor (go here), a good friend and/or Pandora's Aquarium, which is open 24/7 and you'll be very welcome.
Your story can be as short or as long as you like
You will not be judged by me on anything you write - be as no holds-barred as you feel comfortable with, and swear your head off if you feel like it.

Thank you for your courage

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COMMENTS FROM READERS YOUR STORIES HAVE HELPED

"I've never read so many heart rendering, yet brave and honest stories. I hope all that come here find some peace and some healing and the help that they deserve.Bless you all."

"I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for this website. I was raped/sexually abused by my (now ex, thank goodness) partner when I was 15. I still suffer from flashbacks, nightmares and anxiety but I am in therapy and I am getting better. This website truly has been helping me so I want to thank you and all of the fellow survivors. We are all strong women and we are in this together."

"Thank u to all the ladies who shared their stories. For the first time in 6 years i dont feel crazy and stupid for feeling the way i do and i do feel validated. Its a great relief. Thank you so much you are all wonderfull and beautifull."

"All the stories on the site make me feel like I am not alone anymore. I feel legit. I have been questioning myself no matter what. One day I hope I can tell my story and help someone out. "

"Thank You & all my other sisters who have been there for sharing your stories, your strength, your insight & most of all your understanding for those of us who are trying to heal & be whole again and to those of us who have already made that journey"

Want to put your comment of thanks to the women who've shared their stories on this page? Email me

You may also submit poetry and prose on this page