: Re: How to write about trauma I never experienced So, in a story, I have a girl who has been ritually abused and raped by her father for being born, as he wanted sons to continue his bloodline.

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The only thing which will help you here is reading and researching. Most of the events in life you write about are not necessarily experienced. A good writer may end up writing something which a reader can completely relate to but the writer might not have ever experienced it.

Try to read more about biographies of victims who have gone through such unfortunate traumatic experiences and bounced back and try to build an emotional connect. Emotions will play an important role here.

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: Re: How to write about trauma I never experienced So, in a story, I have a girl who has been ritually abused and raped by her father for being born, as he wanted sons to continue his bloodline.

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