High alert: Schools should prioritise being a safe place for their students above all else, says Ratchel. – FilepicThis was what I heard over and over again in my head after experiencing sexual harassment in school for the first time. I was certain that nobody would believe me or take any action if I reported the incident.
I won’t delve into the nitty-gritty, but essentially, a schoolmate started texting me inappropriate and suggestive things about my body. I had been catcalled several times prior to this encounter, but I had always just ignored it since that was exactly what I was taught to do. I was lucky because I had a great support system consisting of my close friends, teachers and parents to help me move on.
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