“I thought I would die”: Testimony of Lucy, victim of an attacker who recorded his violence in French

“I said to myself, I’m going to die”: Heartbreaking testimony from Lucy, victim of a rapist who filmed his attacks

“One day I said to myself, I'm going to die ". This is how Lucy, a dynamic and lively young woman reacted to the terrible sexual assaults she suffered and which were, moreover, filmed by her attacker.

An unimaginable drama

Lucy is an ordinary young woman, living in a small town in France. She loves life and has a contagious joy. However, a tragic event came to turn his life upside down. Lucy became the victim of a rapist who not only sexually assaulted her, but also filmed her assaults.

The traumatic experience of being filmed during the attack

In addition to the humiliation of the sexual assault, being filmed during the assault is a repeat of the trauma for Lucy. “Every time I think about it, it’s like the rape happened again. It’s a double punishment,” she explains.

“I told myself, I’m going to die”: coming face to face with death

When the attacks reached their peak, Lucy thought the unimaginable. "I said to myself, I'm going to die". This thought was born from the frightening violence of her attacker. Despite the fear, she found the strength to survive.

The legal journey

After managing to escape from her attacker, Lucy files a complaint. A long and trying legal process followed. The videos of the attacks, although traumatic, proved to be decisive evidence for the conviction of his attacker.

A testimony to raise awareness

Lucy decided to share her experience to raise awareness about sexual violence, and to encourage other victims to break the silence. She remains convinced that awareness and education are valuable tools in the fight against sexual violence. “It’s important to talk about these topics,” Lucy emphasizes.

Life after the attack

Today, Lucy is trying to rebuild herself, supported by her family and friends. Even though the after-effects of her attack are still present, she remains determined to fight and return to a normal life. One thing is certain, her resilience is an inspiration to us all.