Personal Story

"I refused to say the 'R' word. After my sexual assault, I gaslighted myself for 18 years.”

"I’m no longer considered a 'murderer' for having an abortion at 32. It’s about bloody time."

'Three years after my brother took his life, I refuse to stop telling his story.'

'At 19, I was sexually assaulted by a man I had liked. Until now, I've never told a soul.'

'On a Friday night after work, I travelled 877 kilometres to go on a first date with someone I'd never met.'

'I lie about leaving the office to see my therapist. It feels like the only choice.'

'I'm 25 and I've been diagnosed with cancer twice. These are the 5 things I've learnt.'

Natalie Fornasier

"Five years after my friend's husband and friend raped me, I can finally talk about it."

"I felt like I was drunk." What happened when Ella stopped taking her antidepressants.

"What it feels like to be dumped for your physical appearance."

"I wore makeup everyday when I was in high school. Here's what I wish the teachers knew."

Jessie Stephens

'At 15, I finally managed to use a tampon. 10 minutes later, I felt an awful pain.'

Jessie Stephens

'What I did when I found out my toddler was molested by her grandfather.'

"I thought my symptoms were a 'normal' part of being a woman. They weren't."

Heather got into a taxi at Barcelona airport. Moments later, she had a spine-chilling realisation.

Jessica Staveley

"My mother-in-law hates me and I know the reason why."

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