Only her sister and close family and friends knew the truth about Alexandra Tapp’s sex-abuse ordeal, but her death has sparked an outpouring from others who have also been struggling.
Few people knew that Alexandra Tapp had been struggling with the trauma of childhood sexual abuse, as she had only mentioned her ordeal to her closest family and friends.
"When you disclose any sexual abuse or sexual violence you've suffered it's a really vital part of recovery, being able to safely disclose to people and feeling comfortable to do that. "None of the shame is hers, and none of the shame is mine. So in sharing this story … it really raises her up."Ms Tapp was also the victim of a separate rape when she was a teenager. That matter was reported to police.
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