I was six years old when it started. I am not sure of her age but I think she was not less than 18 years old. She was my mother’s stepsister, lived with my family. I don’t remember the details of how it started but I know she got me to start doing it with her. It happened several times, even though I did not understand what it was we were doing.

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At one point, I even told our house help what was going on. When she asked her about it, my aunt denied it. She made it seem like I was just making stuff up. “You know how kids just say things to sound cool,” she said dismissively.

When we were alone later, she scolded me for speaking up about the abuse. She even threatened to withdraw certain privileges from me if I talked about the subject again.

That’s how she continued her things until my mum sent her away due to some disagreements between the two of them. It didn’t end when she left. You see, she planted a seed inside me. That seed took root and manifested in ways that affected housekeepers who came to work in our house. I ended up engaging in sexual activities with some of them.

It took a lot for me to come out of that lifestyle. It almost ruined my love life, and even my life in general but by God’s hand, I survived. I was able to live freely without the shackles of my past weighing me down.

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When I met a woman who was worthy of my heart, I gave it to her. You should see her, she is beautiful. We are enjoying a happy married life while raising our three wonderful children.

I shared my story with my wife. Not only does she empathise with me, but she and I are working hand to ensure our children don’t get their childhood ruined by any predators. We encourage open dialogue with them. They know there’s nothing they cannot tell us. We’ve taught them the essence of sexual purity.

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They are currently teenagers so they need to understand these things. We’ve taught them to say no to sexual advances, regardless of who the initiator is. We know we can’t control everything but that doesn’t stop us from doing everything it takes to protect them.

I am just sharing my story to encourage the young man who is afraid to get close to women because of his cousin who abused him and then falsely accused him of rɛpe. I know how this kind of thing can weigh heavily on your soul. But I also know that you can still live a good life despite it. Look at me, I am a testimony of God’s grace and mercy.

—Nii

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