I REFUSED TO BE SILENT
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I remembered the day like it just happened
I was in my final year, barely a few months from graduating, everything I had worked for,the sleepless nights, the sacrifices my parents made was about to pay off, but then,he called me to his office.
Dr Marcus
He was respected by many, feared by some,I had heard rumors, but I never thought I would be next
"Theresa",he said calmly, leaning back in his chair,"you know your continuous assessment is low.i can help you but you'll have to help me too".
I blinked, pretending not to understand,"Help you how sir".
His eyes scanned me like I was an object,he smiled."spend some time with me". you're a smart girl, don't let one silly grade delay your graduation.i know how to make you pass or fail.
My heart dropped.i felt dizzy,I wanted to scream, to cry, to slap him, but I sat there....... frozen
He was threatening my future, telling me I'd have an extra year if I didn't sleep with him.
I left his office shaken.That night I couldn't sleep but I knew one thing,I would not trade my dignity for a degree.
The next morning,I walked into the office of the Dean of students and reported him.I backed it with the voice recording I secretly made and screenshot of his text messages.
It wasn't easy,they tried to cover it up, some students called me names but I stood my ground.
Weeks later, Dr Marcus was suspended pending investigation.
I graduated with my head held high.with my dignity untouched.
And I promised myself I will speak up for girls who feel voiceless.i will be the voice I once needed.
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