If you or a loved one are in a similar situation as to the ones presented in this story, there is hope and there is help. If you or someone else are in immediate danger, call your country's emergency number.

Antigua and Barbuda Support and Referral Center (Gender and Sexual Violence Helpline): 463-5555

Bahamas Crisis Center (Abuse Helpline): (242) 328-0922

BPW Barbados (Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Sexual Assault, and Other Gender Violence Helpline): 246-435-8222

Casa de Esperanza (Bilingual Helpline for Latino Victims of Domestic Violence): 1-651-772-1611

Child Abuse Hotline / Dept. of Social Services (US): 1-800-342-3720

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (US): 1-800-4-A-CHILD [1-800-422-4453]

Deaf Abused Women's Network (DAWN): 1-202-559-5366 (VP) or 1-202-945-9266 (text)

Latvia Child Helpline (Helpline for Sexual Violence Against Children): 116111

LLGS Helpline (LGBT Helpline) (UK): 0-300-330-0630

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (US): 1-800-THE-LOST [1-800-843-5678]

National Domestic Violence Hotline (US): 1-800-799-SAFE [1-800-799-7233]

National Helpline for Children (Albania): 116000

National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (US): 1-855-962-6462

National Sexual Assault Hotline (US): 1-800-656-HOPE [1-800-656-4673]

Rape Crisis England & Wales:  0-802-902-9999

Rape Crisis Scotland: 0-808-802-9999

Rape Crisis UK: 0-170-876-5200

Runaway and Homeless Helpline UK: 0-808-800-7070

Safe Haven Women's Shelter Society (Emergency Shelter for Women and Children) (Canada): 780-743-4357

Sexuality Support UK: 0-170-876-5200

Stop It Now! (Child Abuse Helpline): 1-888-PREVENT [1-888-773-8368]

Trevor Lifeline (LGBT+ Crisis Helpline): 1-866-488-7386

UK Rape and Sexual Assault Helpline - Female: 0-808-8000-123

UK Rape and Sexual Assault Helpline - Male: 0-808-8000-122

Women of Color Network: 1-844-962-6462

1800RESPECT (Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Abuse Hotline) (Australia): 1-800-737-732

24 HOUR CHILD HELPLINE (Child Sexual Abuse Helpline) (Nigeria): 0-800-800-8001

And if you're not ready for professional help and just need someone to talk to, my DMs are always open.