Teddy's name: Trying to heal
Age when sexually assaulted: ? - 11
Who assaulted Teddy: Father
Town or State where the assault happened: NSW
Teddy's message to the world:
It's time for me to stand up and be strong. I couldn't control what happened to me - I was just a child. I've hated myself for too long. I didn't do anything wrong. I just want to look in the mirror and be able to say "I love you" without seeing my father in the reflection. Don't let your body get consumed with anger and hate for the perp - forgiveness means letting go, it frees you. I've forgiven him, but for some reason I feel like I have to let go and forgive myself, but for what? This is a lifelong process. I still have so much work to do - the abuse I suffered changed every part of me for life. Who am I? What wonderful life was planned out for me before the abuse? How different I must have been before it happened, how happy and carefree I must have been. I know none of what I was before it happened. I can't find myself through all the tears and pain. I don't know who I am. I'm lost and alone and trying to heal.
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