Pyper Childs

Through My Eyes: a Letter to a Rapist Pyper Childs

This book is written as I saw the past five years of my life, through my
eyes. A set of life experiences of happiness, trauma, friendships, personal
struggles and growth. After I was raped in 2005 by my best friend, I did not
know how to cope or where my life would go. Friends chose sides and he denied
it. After five years without answers or real conversations, I wrote him a letter
asking about the betrayal, results and trying to get answers to the hundreds of
questions that went through my mind over the years. Having never sent the
letter, I decided to publish it so everyone could know how real rape is and that
no matter how long it has been, healing and acceptance are critical. This book
is about trauma, coping, the healing process, and relationships. When I reread
it, I relive every memory and experience. There are times I cry and times I
laugh. However, more times than not, I truly ponder how there are people in
the world who hurt others without any repercussions or guilt. This book is
not to offend or make accusations; it is to help those who have been through
similar trauma so they know they are not alone.