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I got goosebumps while I watched your episode. I was sexually abused by my
uncle when I was around 6 years old. I did not have the courage to tell my mother
until I was 23. The constant interaction with this family member drove me into
depression. I was really happy to hear that there is a helpline for children who go
through this and I only wish that I had this support, this lifeline of sorts, to help me
when I needed it the most.
-Khushi
I am 30 and I am a child sexual abuse victim of one of my cousins who has a lot
of say and power. I don’t have any support because my parents have a disputed
marriage. Their ights have had a strong impact on my psychology. My father
drinks and beats me. Even though I am educated and a doctor by profession and I
am aware of rules and regulations, it is of no use. I have a lot of fears at the back of
my mind. My mother is a cancer patient.
I sometimes think that I should leave the house but there are so many insecurities
which stop me. Firstly, my younger sister is married and it should not affect her
married life. Secondly, who will look after my mother emotionally? I have never
allowed my brother and sister to be a part of this domestic violence and today, they
cannot stand beside me. For them, I am wrong.
I have even thought of committing suicide but I cannot spoil such a precious life. I
had to take the help of my tayaji whose son has been exploiting me sexually for so
many years. I cannot tell anybody about it.
-Kasturi
I am a girl who was sexually abused by my father but I can’t tell this to my mother
as she has great respect for him. If I tell her, she will be heartbroken.
-Dilata
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uncle when I was around 6 years old. I did not have the courage to tell my mother
until I was 23. The constant interaction with this family member drove me into
depression. I was really happy to hear that there is a helpline for children who go
through this and I only wish that I had this support, this lifeline of sorts, to help me
when I needed it the most.
-Khushi
I am 30 and I am a child sexual abuse victim of one of my cousins who has a lot
of say and power. I don’t have any support because my parents have a disputed
marriage. Their ights have had a strong impact on my psychology. My father
drinks and beats me. Even though I am educated and a doctor by profession and I
am aware of rules and regulations, it is of no use. I have a lot of fears at the back of
my mind. My mother is a cancer patient.
I sometimes think that I should leave the house but there are so many insecurities
which stop me. Firstly, my younger sister is married and it should not affect her
married life. Secondly, who will look after my mother emotionally? I have never
allowed my brother and sister to be a part of this domestic violence and today, they
cannot stand beside me. For them, I am wrong.
I have even thought of committing suicide but I cannot spoil such a precious life. I
had to take the help of my tayaji whose son has been exploiting me sexually for so
many years. I cannot tell anybody about it.
-Kasturi
I am a girl who was sexually abused by my father but I can’t tell this to my mother
as she has great respect for him. If I tell her, she will be heartbroken.
-Dilata
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