I Survived My Friend’s Sexual Assault | A Story of Healing

Today on Unfiltered Stories, our guest Loward Choi shares the how one of his friends sexually assaulted him. Being manipulated by his friend, Loward stayed silent about the assault for a long time. But, when he started to share his story with others, his healing process started. His story shows the importance of speaking up and having a good support system for sexual assault survivors.
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[WinterStream]

That's what predators do, they groom you then go in for the attack...if you fight back, they manipulate you into thinking you were in the wrong. It's sickening.

[keebler]

It’s about time! So many men are living with these kinds of secrets!

[DP-gxdr]

It wasn't your fault, he was a narcissist, and he took his time with his assaults. He worked on your mind first before he assaulted you. I'm glad you were brave to share your story. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[JanisFoleyPhotography]

I recently heard about his story... His "friend" should be in prison... 😡

[heatherwolmarans]

It's common to freeze during a sexual assault. It's not your fault. And it definately sounds like you were drugged on the last occasion, I'm so sorry.

[feliciaperezauthor]

I was molested by my stepfather for 7 years. The things he did were horrific. The damage he caused will be lifelong. Recovery isn’t easy but necessary. My voice was never heard but it is being heard now. One person at a time. I’m strong enough now and want to share my story to continue bringing awareness. Please choose to fight against molestation/ sex abuse WITH ME!, My fight is just getting started. This fight (for me) is no longer about my abuse, it’s about the society that failed me and my determination to bring awareness.
Stop Sexual Abuse,

[juliejohnson]

As a mother, I wanted to hug you and to punch Kyle for doing that to you. You are an incredibly brave young man and I am sure that sharing your story in such a sensitive way will help many others!

[noorsmind]

this man has the most pure eyes and energy - idk how he came out of it like this, god what a soul

[KikeeBah]

Thank you for sharing this. Sexual assaults against men need to be exposed. Trusting one's guts, and acknowledging when someone, or something doesn't feel right IS SO IMPORTANT. Big hugs 🫂

[zenmetsuzogo]

He is being groomed. It’s kinda obvious on how regardless many red flags, he kept hanging out with the predator. All the gaslighting, the apologies, and the fact Kyle managed to make him felt guilty for being a victim. Honestly, if that guy is not stopped, he will keep assaulting people. Someone should report him. His identity should be revealed to prevent future victims.
If my son is being treated like that, prison would be the place that the criminal hoped they could be in. Because as a father, I would do everything and anything to get that person pay for his crime.

[PrincessNicEssus]

It sounded as if he roofied you; when you were talking about things being fuzzy and not able to think properly. So heartbreaking! 😢 I’m so sorry this happened to you. It always seems to be the sweetest people who get hurt and taken advantage of the worst. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[KoopaBOOEY]

As a fellow Asian-American, I am very proud of the fact that you were quite brave to tell us about a very vulnerable part of your life that a lot of Asian-Americans, younger or older, would rather keep to themselves. Older Asian-American generations were taught to sweep these things under the rug and not bring up trauma or abuse to ensure their families look good or because the victim might not be believed or taken seriously, or they will receive retaliation from the abuser. I’ve noticed in the past few years, things are changing for Asian-Americans, and it’s good for us to share these things like abuse to a trusted individual in order to remove that stigma of keeping things like abuse bottled up inside. It’s not healthy to do so, and you make it easier for us to know that it’s okay to talk about these kinds of things. Thank you Loward ❤

[sweetzbubbletea]

Disgusting. As someone who has been touched inappropriately. This enrages me. Can’t even imagine. Hope every victims finds healing.

[enlilly]

When my maternal uncle tried to assault me, I just kicked him in the balls, I managed to escape from his grab and went downstairs where rest of my family was present. I shouted and told the entire people in the house about it even before he could make a move on me and gaslight me! I thank God for giving me that energy and at that time I didn't care about anything, I just yelled !

[Kat-ebck]

The part where he has to go to bed while crying silently and realizes that “okay. This is what it is.” was the part I felt in my soul. People really do expect victims of abuse to just show up at a police station or whatever. But no. The reality is that sometimes we get abused on just a random day, at a random party, by a random person, etc. and it takes a minute (sometimes years of minutes) to adjust and process what happened. You go to bed knowing what happened was real but at the end of everyday, we’re supposed to go to sleep. Sleeping alone after an abusive experience is not a thing I would wish on my worst enemy. I hope he can finally sleep at night.

[theautumnmoon]

Moral of the story: we can be our own enemies by overthinking. We forget that people care for us. Don't be afraid to speak up 🧡

[fayito]

I'm a woman who's been abused as you were and I cried listening to you. I'm a grandma, and all I want to do is hug you. You're such a courageous young man, you can be very proud of yourself.

[laurakelly]

This is a very clear description of how rape can be... in the case of a known person, relative, teacher, boss, friend, date rape etc. How many of us have experienced this?! So sad, creepy, hard to deal with. I really appreciate the bravery and clarity you have in sharing your story.

[ynanam]

Either you were drugged or your own body went to defence mode after a traumatic experience and you forgot parts of that trauma. You are brave enough to speak about that trauma.Wish you peace and strength ❤

[marley]

Even when going through this, he smiled so beautifully. Hope he’s having a good recovery 🤍