I had these overwhelming desires to go into churches and seek solace, but I had a really messed up relationship with religion after the rape. Because the church says nothing to survivors; people say nothing to survivors. It’s one of the worst forms of suffering. And there’s nothing for you. I’ve never seen a sermon crafted for people who suffered from sexual trauma. What? They don’t know this happens? They don’t know this is damaging? The only messages that come close to addressing it are the worst ever. We need healing. We need support.”
