Life with Nena

 When I realized that my most-read blog post was the one about sexual assault, I felt a strange mix of emotions. I was glad that people cared enough to read and engage, but also deeply unsettled by the fact that this had to be the topic that got the most attention. In an ideal world, we wouldn’t still need to talk about sexual violence. We’d be living in a reality where these crimes are rare, not common. But the fact is, we are not there. We live in a world where rapists and pedophiles walk freely, often protected more than their victims. What horrified me even more was something I saw during a public debate. A grown man, from a so-called progressive Western society, asked another speaker to prove why sexual assault is wrong. Yes, he actually asked that. I remember going completely silent, overwhelmed by a wave of anger and disbelief. How can someone even ask that? How is it possible that in 2025, we’re still having to explain this? Victims are constantly asked: Why didn’t you fig...

 Your body, your choice, your voice This post has lived in me from the very beginning. I always knew I wanted to use my words to create something more than just content. I wanted to build a space where people feel seen, comforted, and less alone. A space that offers hope, even in the darkest moments. That’s why I write: to give strength, to share pain that’s often too heavy to carry alone, and to remind someone out there you matter. And when it comes to sexual assault, one of the most painful, personal, and silenced topics, this message feels more important than ever. Sexual assault doesn’t just mean rape. It includes every unwanted touch, no matter how “minor” someone tries to make it sound. It’s manipulation. Coercion. It’s when someone uses guilt or love as a weapon to make you do things you never agreed to. It’s threats. It’s pressure. It’s that dirty look. That vulgar comment. That hand that lingers too long. It's doing something you didn’t want to do just so you wouldn’t lose...