In one of the most shocking television confessions of recent years, actress Marina Kalogirou spoke publicly about the sexual abuse she suffered in her childhood, breaking the silence that weighs on thousands of children and adults to this day.
Invited to the show ” Better Later” on Action 24 , the actress revealed that she was sexually abused from the age of 4 to 14 by four different men – two family friends and two relatives. As she stated characteristically: “The abuse I experienced was not only psychological and physical. It was sexual. From the age of 4 to 14. By 4 different men. One of them abused me continuously.”
Kalogirou spoke candidly about the internal battle she fought for years, trying to convince herself that she had overcome the trauma. Although, as she says, she has dedicated a large part of her life to psychotherapy, she only recently realized the deep and unhealed wound left by her experiences. “I thought – until recently – that this thing had left me with nothing. Everything seemed to be fine. And recently I realized that not only have I not sorted it out, but that it has left an abuser inside me and I didn’t know it.”
Marina emphasized that, despite the intensity and duration of the abuse, she had never consciously “blocked” her memories, she simply embellished them: “I have a flag of truth and suddenly I realized that I was lying to myself. Through embellishment, my psychotherapist and I found the truth. I was living a horrible situation that I pretended not to be living, I kept quiet and created my own imaginary way.”
This revelation has a powerful impact on society as a whole. Marina Kalogirou’s voice joins the voices of survivors , highlighting the importance of mental empowerment , the destigmatization of abuse and the need to listen to children , believe victims , and create safe and inclusive spaces for all.
In closing, she emphasized how common this phenomenon is: “When I started telling friends and people around me, many told me that it had happened to them too. I believe that there are too many little girls who are abused.”
Why this testimony matters
Marina’s confession is not only a personal act of courage. It is a mirror of society’s failure to protect children . It is also a call for education, empathy and action . Inclusion is not just about gender, identity or diversity — it is also about truth . And only when we face it head on can we build a world where every child grows up without fear, with safety and dignity .
If you or someone you know has been abused, you are not alone . There are organizations, helplines, and mental health professionals who can help. The bravest step is to speak up .
The article is published as part of our website’s effort to promote diversity, empathy, and support for trauma survivors. Together, we can create a more just, safe, and humane world.
