Today our guest is Niqita Pieterse.

• Sexual violence is shockingly common in our society.
• Regardless of age or gender, the impact of sexual violence goes far beyond any physical injuries. The trauma of being raped or sexually assaulted can be shattering, leaving you feeling scared, ashamed, and alone or plagued by nightmares, flashbacks, and other unpleasant memories.
• Niqita Pieterse was 8 years old when her uncle raped her.
• at 16 a family member was involved in her second rape, she was also sexually molested by a family member, abandoned by her dad and grew up in an orphanage.
• Her mom used to abuse her even going for weeks leaving her alone with her younger sibling.