It Didn't Break Me: It Changed Me - Paperback

by S. S. Custis (Author)

The majority of rape is perpetrated by someone the victim knows. This further adds to the shame of the victim. This book is about being raped by a group of friends at a college party. It was never reported and only the perpetrators, the victim, and her roommate were aware of the incident. Even when you feel that you have dealt with it and have moved on, rape changes you forever and in ways you may not realize for years. It effects every relationship afterward, therefore, this book is to admonish those who have been assaulted to recognize he or she is not at fault and to deal with trauma to aid in building healthy relationships. Ultimately, this book is the author's ultimate step in coming out of the shadows of assault and help others do the same.

Author Biography

The author spent years living with the shame of assault even as it effected every area of her life. Decades after the assault she learned how the assault effected her relationships. After years of hiding in the shadows, she began rebuilding herself, her mental health, and stopped hiding on the outskirts of life. She is now completing her doctoral studies in Strategic Leadership to help develop herself and better equip herself to reach and aid others who struggle to find themselves after dealing with trauma.