23/04/2026
Seven years ago, I was sexually harassed and almost r***d by three different men.
Not once, not twice, but in three separate events as a fitness fashion model.
That experience made me see the q***r community as a mentally distorted and evil community.
It made me feel triggered when I was being touched, not just by my partners, but by my family and loved ones also. I hated the feel of another person’s hand on my skin. I didn’t always feel comfortable around men in enclosed spaces or rooms.
Fast forward years later.
I booked a space for an event I recently concluded—LoggedOut Arts and Craft—and had a great conversation with a q***r person.
Rather than approach him with hatred and the vile in my heart from the experiences I’ve had, I came with curiosity, an open mind and now, i have a friend. We exchanged insights, health information, and knowledge on life, spirituality, food, mental well-being, and many more.
This shifted my mindset to an understanding that maybe we might be seeing a lot of things in our society from a skewed perspective due to the past experiences we’ve had in regard to an experience.
I mean, I am a good epitome of that.
Most persons perceive my outlook as that of a hooligan at first, and after interactions with me or my lifestyle, it’s a totally different game.
I learnt we should approach situations with curiosity (even though it was said to kill the cat), and we just might see a new perspective or a different angle to the situation, life, or the experience.
Thought to share a deep, vulnerable part of me I’ve been holding in for a while.
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