Who would ever know this?

26 Nov 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief excerpt from the YouTube video "Who would ever know this?", three speakers discuss a harrowing personal experience of sexual assault that began when the primary speaker was 12‑13 years old. The speaker recounts being repeatedly raped over a 90‑day period, describing the lasting anger and trauma that persisted. Amidst this pain, the speaker notes that music—specifically playing the piano—served as the only source of genuine happiness and a coping mechanism. The dialogue is raw, emphasizing the severity of the abuse, the emotional aftermath, and the therapeutic role of music.

When I was 12 turning 13, my virginity was taken.
Um, I was— it was very traumatic, uh, Okay, safe space. Nothing but a bunch of people that might watch this.
But, um, I was in a situation where I was raped several times in a 90-day span. I'll just say that. And I never forgot. I actually counted, and y'all would be amazed, so I won't. Tell you, but it found such an anger. But music was the only thing that made me smile.
So imagine somebody seeing you always fighting, always angry, and then when— but when that piano started playing, you know, my absolute attention was gone from whatever I was angry for.