By Susanne Traud-Dubois | Programme Manager
My name is Tamani (name changed). My family is very big with many family members. Until recently, my uncle, my father's younger brother, lived with us. He kept trying to approach me and touch my breasts. I was afraid of him. And I didn't have the courage to talk to my parents about it because I thought it was all my fault and that I was a bad girl. I was no longer safe in my own home. I could no longer concentrate on school and I lost my self-confidence.
But then I got the opportunity to take part in self-defence training at my school. Listening to the experiences and stories of other girls, I realised that I was not the only one facing sexual assault. I was able to talk openly about my situation. And the different self-defence techniques and the exchange helped me to overcome my fear. I decided to tell my parents about my uncle's behaviour. My parents understood me and they asked my uncle to move out of our house.
Now I am no longer afraid of him and I no longer feel like I am a bad girl. I feel confident and brave.
Many thanks to Prabodhini for this helpful training!
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