There was a period in my life where my freedom, safety, and sense of control were taken from me.
What I experienced during that time was deeply traumatic and life-altering. It challenged my identity, my sense of reality, and my ability to trust. It placed me in situations where survival became my primary focus, and where I had to navigate circumstances no one should ever have to endure.
While I choose not to share every detail, I speak about this part of my life to acknowledge the truth of what happened and to stand in solidarity with others who have faced similar experiences. Trauma has a way of isolating people, making them feel unseen or unheard. By speaking openly, I aim to remove that silence.
This part of my story is not shared for sympathy. It is shared to bring awareness, to reclaim my voice, and to make it clear that what was meant to break me did not define me.