Around 20% of American males have been the victim of sexual violence. In high school, Ben Byers was sexually assaulted by, at the time, a trusted friend. For a while, Ben turned to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as pornography, for fear of opening up about his sexual assault. Finally, after utilizing the Atonement of Jesus Christ, opening up to his parents, and serving a full-time mission, Ben found healing and was able to recognize that the sexual assault was not his fault - as he had struggled to accept for so long. He now shares his story in hopes of empowering others who have also experienced sexual assault.