As a society, most of us don’t understand sexual assault, and the impact of trauma on one’s life. We give no room to nuance. We raise boys to think that sex is something to obtain from women, rather than a mutually shared experience. We shame girls for being sexual beings. We teach fear based sex ed. We box masculinity in a way that treats men as predators, giving no space for them to process trauma of their own. And the Black community, especially, seems to overlook how much sexual trauma impacts our everyday lives. I’ve chosen to put my healing journey in front of the world – in hopes to be the change that I want to see. I hope survivors everywhere can watch this documentary, and gain the strength to start their own healing process. I hope this documentary opens dialogue among all people, of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientation, and races. I truly hope that sharing my journey saves lives…because healing from trauma is the only reason I’m here (and sane) today. - Zanah Thirus