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The Human Aspect of Jessica

After being raped in my teens I escaped my feelings by filling up my schedule. The following years I chased performances and achievements, to cover over the cracks, I ended up feeling numb. I was empty and tired, with a complete absence of feelings.

After being raped in my teens I escaped my feelings by filling up my schedule. The following years I chased performances and achievements, to cover over the cracks, I ended up feeling numb. I was empty and tired, with a complete absence of feelings.

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