My story of sexual assault as a teenage boy.

Spylassy05 · 2021-03-27T15:59:15+00:00

So basically, I was sexually assaulted at 14, by a friend on the wrestling team. I am male, and I believe my gender has made it harder to get justice. But that's just my opinion, I hope my story serves to help others come out, and fight, and keep fighting until BOTH genders are taken seriously, in regards to sexual assault.

twice_punished_janny · 2021-03-28T10:28:29+00:00

Seeing things like this make me wonder how many men have suffered abuse/assault and yet have never chosen to speak up about it because they have no clue what happens to them constitutes assault or are too afraid of being ridiculed.

Oncefa2 · 2021-03-28T14:02:21+00:00

The original OP said a girl was fondling and groping him and even the teachers wouldn't do anything when he complained.

In the end she admitted to liking him, and now they're dating? He seems genuinely apologetic, like he's the one who did something wrong, not her.

Meanwhile an autistic boy who wanted to hug his teacher was suspended from school for sexual harassment.

The double standards here are worlds apart.

feellikecinderella · 2021-03-27T22:05:28+00:00

I'm so so sorry that happened to you. A similar thing happened to me, I wasn't held down or anything like that but boys in my class would randomly, maybe 5 times total, put their finger up my butt while I'd be standing outside, waiting to go into class. Like you, I didn't process what happened until much later. For me, it was only 6 months or so ago, which is almost 3 years from when it last happened. In a way though, I am glad it took me a few years to understand what had happened. I was super shy, self-conscious, and anxious in high school, so I'm glad that I didn't feel the level of trauma I feel now, back then.

Sexual assault is disgusting, no matter the gender. I'm really proud that you came forward about your assault and your courage to press charges. Probation is far from justice for what he did to you, and I'm really sorry he wasn't charged for sexual assault but I too believe in karma, and I hope one day he will face justice. Thank you for sharing your story and also providing me some comfort in hearing from someone that had a similar experience to me.

WhenUCantThinkOfName · 2021-04-03T16:46:21+00:00

I have no words for this. Hope you recover soon.

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