A poem written by Khanyi, a rape survivor I counseled, she was only 21 at the time.

Thank you

You invaded my privacy

You violated my rights

You made me cry

You made me think I was worthless

You made me hate myself

You abused me

You hurt me

You had your moment of pleasure 

I had my moment of pain.

You thought you took my power

You thought you took my pride

You thought you took my womanhood

You thought you destroyed me

BUT YOU DID’T

I’m not less of a woman because of what you did to me

In fact I’ll tell you what you did

You made me stronger

You made realize I could make it through anything

You made me realize I’m a fighter and not only that but a survivor too.

I’ll TELL YOU WHAT YOU ARE

You are weak

You are hurt 

You are in pain

You feel worthless

You’re crying out for help

And no one in this world hears you

So you hurt others because you’re angry

You hurt others because it makes you feel stronger

YOU, you need HELP more than I do

I don’t hate, I pity you

And I want to say THANK YOU!!!!!

Thank you for raping me!!!!!

You brought out the best in me

I’m the best me there can ever be

AND

it’s thanks to YOU!!!!

Ps hope you get the help you need