Sitawa Wafula

Sitawa Wafula is a blogger and mental health consultant. She's using her personal journey as a rape survivor living with a dual diagnosis of epilepsy. Quotes I believe in an Africa where people with mental health disorders have access to information and can get adequate support. Introducing Our Hub Team – Sitawa Wafula May 26 2026 I shared my story online as a rape survivor. The harsh comments I received made me feel like I was being raped again. Suddenly, 514 people who knew nothing about me were talking about me, sharing posting all manner of things. I developed a mental health condition from the rape ordeal; the negative comments from people did not make it any better. As a victim, having tried to report physical rape was traumatizing. The very thought of reporting online bullying felt like being raped a second time. Policing and shaming of cyber violence victims causes further psychological trauma. Legislation and Training Crucial for Tackling Cybercrimes Targeting Women 10 March 2016 t the age of 17, I was diagnosed with epilepsy – which is more of a neurological illness. The year after that, I was sexually assaulted, the trauma of it affecting me psychologically. That unchecked trauma from the assault was later given a mental health diagnosis, bipolar disorder. In my early twenties, I found myself dealing with a dual diagnosis and not finding proper mental health information and support. At that time, one of the things I really needed and also why I started sharing my own journey, were stories I could personally relate to. Stories that reminded me that someone, somewhere had walked this path before and even though they are still struggling, they are still here. By putting a global spotlight on mental health, BET is paving the way for these conversations to move from taboo topics that are not talked about in our culture to conversations we can have at the dinner table. Sitawa Wafula: Story of Kenyan Blogger who Made History in USA 29 June 2022 Category:Bloggers Category:Living people