Sexual Abuse, Assault, and Rape Awareness
Leah Hardwick's Story
My name is Leah. I would like to tell you share my story with you. This is what happen to me 3 years ago. One day when my mom was not home, she had to go get one my sister from work, my sister's boyfriend's brother came in the house and held me at knife point. He then raped me. He came back 2 days later and tried to rape me again. He told me that if I ever told anyone or parents, he would come find me and kill me and my family. I became so down and depressed that I stopped eating and lost a lot of weight. At one point, I did not care if I lived or died. I waited 2 years to tell what happen to me. I recently told my mom and dad. The one who raped me is still on the streets and I don't understand why he is still out there, like he has done nothing wrong. I don't want any other women have to go through what I have been through. Since I told my mom and dad what happen to me, I am now eating like I should be. I am also gaining the weight that I lost back.