Flora Levy: ‘I can’t name the men who raped me now, but one day I will’
After 56 years of silence about the kidnapping and gang rape she endured, Levy says the public response gave her renewed hope as friends launch a crowdfunding campaign to publish her story and help secure her financial future
Flora Levy recently disclosed that she was kidnapped and raped over a period of four nights 56 years ago. The interview, published in Laisha magazine and on its website, sparked a wave of support and engagement from the public. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to assist Levy in her recovery. "The night before the article was published, I didn't sleep at all," Levy revealed.
"Carrying a rock like that for so many years is insane. Bringing it out into the open was not an easy task, but I had to do it to give my soul a little peace." Despite the overwhelming support, Levy still finds it difficult to process the response. "There were moments of light, when I thought, this is it, I'm starting to heal. The positive reactions encouraged me for an hour or two, but after I finished reading them all, I was left alone again with the pain, in the darkness."
In a recent encounter, a woman approached Levy, recognized her from Laisha, and asked to take a picture. Levy thanked her and accepted the hug. However, Levy is hesitant to reveal the names of the 17 rapists due to concerns for her personal safety. Many commenters expressed admiration for Levy's courage, but she acknowledges that she is brave for others rather than herself.
"I'm sorry that I didn't want to reveal the names, but that is for my personal safety," she stated. "At the same time, I encourage other women to reveal the names of men who raped them."
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