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'I was raped' says Linda Masarira
26 Nov 2018 at 08:56hrs | Views
The National Spokesperson of the opposition MDC-T Linda Masarira has reported that she is a victim of sexual abuse when she raped at the age 17.
Linda posted on micro-blo9gging site Twitter commemorating the 2018 edition of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.
Said Linda, "This year I will tell my story. It's not easy to get over rape. When I was 17 I was raped, it shattered my dreams and my plans but it also made me bold and independent to fight for gender justice. If you are a rape survivor get professional counseling
"I felt dirty, useless, used and at one time I nearly thought of committing suicide, but my inner self wouldn't entertain that thought. A lot of rape survivors go through this even after getting married if they didn't get professional counseling."
Linda further gave advise to women and girls find themselves as victims of rape.
"If you were raped, stop feeling sorry for yourself, it's not your fault, you are special. You are a survivor and not a victim you are more than a conqueror. God loves you.
"Every trial and tribulation I went through in my life made stronger and more tenacious. It's not easy going through two rape incidences as a minor. I have gotten over it and use my spare time to inspire those who went through what I went through to love themselves"
Linda Masarira is a mother to 5 children. She is the founder of the Zimbabwe Women in Politics Alliance(ZWPA). Masarira is very passionate about fighting for democracy in Zimbabwe.
Masarira is a widow and former employee of the National Railways of Zimbabwe.
Linda posted on micro-blo9gging site Twitter commemorating the 2018 edition of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.
Said Linda, "This year I will tell my story. It's not easy to get over rape. When I was 17 I was raped, it shattered my dreams and my plans but it also made me bold and independent to fight for gender justice. If you are a rape survivor get professional counseling
"I felt dirty, useless, used and at one time I nearly thought of committing suicide, but my inner self wouldn't entertain that thought. A lot of rape survivors go through this even after getting married if they didn't get professional counseling."
Linda further gave advise to women and girls find themselves as victims of rape.
"If you were raped, stop feeling sorry for yourself, it's not your fault, you are special. You are a survivor and not a victim you are more than a conqueror. God loves you.
"Every trial and tribulation I went through in my life made stronger and more tenacious. It's not easy going through two rape incidences as a minor. I have gotten over it and use my spare time to inspire those who went through what I went through to love themselves"
Linda Masarira is a mother to 5 children. She is the founder of the Zimbabwe Women in Politics Alliance(ZWPA). Masarira is very passionate about fighting for democracy in Zimbabwe.
Masarira is a widow and former employee of the National Railways of Zimbabwe.
Source - Byo24News
