My sexual assault story?
So in 8th grade, i was mostly friends with two people. They were toxic but i still stuck with them. I kind of disregarded that and thought they were misunderstood, by my class...
I mostly hung out with them and paired together in groups in some classes.
So in French class, we have studied about the book "Cyrano de Bergerac", we could choose out groups to pair with and of course i chose to be with those girls. We had the chance to extend our revision time in "permanence" (some free period where we have to go in a specific room. You can draw, read books, etc. In silence.),
and one day in that room, i wore a black coat and I had also worn some pants that were not very "big", I admit. so it left out a part of my behind. We were doing revision like any other day when i suddenly felt one finger sliding through my butt crack. And another one repeatedly. It was terrifying. They were laughing while doing this. I did tell them to stop repeatedly but they didn't. I wanted to leave so much. They apologized after but this still made me cry that night.
Over time I couldn't go to school after that. I voluntarily skipped classes, etc. I felt uncomfortable when i was near them (or paired with them in class, I can recall some times where my leg started jumping or not wanting any leg—contact with them in music) and even cried (although I was confused about the reason why I cried at the time.). I was aware of what sexual assault was but i was completely... I guess *unsure* of if this was truly sexual assault or if i was just overreacting.
Due to my long absence the school called a lot but i couldn't explain at all. To anyone. I felt so scared to.
Also something did change within my behavior. I felt so unstable . I felt funny, was laughing and crying, became irritated. I had some " innapropriate " reactions too.
After a while (before school ended) i saw a psychiatrist, and i only tried to speak about what happened after a few sessions i think (it was before i mentioned that i wanted to switch schools.) But i did leave out my suspicion of whether or not this was sa to see if they were going to mention it. And they did confirm that it was sexual assault. They had to tell my parents about it. I don't remember much of the confrontation after.
But, i atleast was able to switch schools for the next year (2024 - 2025). The other school was nice but the past would still affect me. Of course people were going to ask me questions about why i switched schools but I've felt more "keen" on telling my story to a small amount of people.
So, now, I had to move schools again (2025 - this year) and I've only told my story during a "secret" meeting club in my class. And that's it.
I gotta admit, it still feels so darn embarrassing to talk about it. Even though i feel less terrified to do it. But i have support, and this is all i need.