would you believe me

by a survivor

would you believe me if i told you it was valentine’s day

would you believe me if i thought we were going for coffee

would you believe me if i simply wanted a to go on a date

would you believe me if i asked why we parked where no one could see us

would you believe me if i only wanted a first kiss

would you believe me if i said he locked the car doors

would you believe me if i tried to push him off

would you believe me if i begged him to stop

would you believe me if i told you he didn’t

i was seventeen

Believe me when I say I am not the only victim, I’m not the only survivor.

And believe me, we will no longer hide in silence.

Hear our voice.

Believe us.