Rape is the worst form of abuse a human being can put another through but some celebrities have worked hard to overcome their harrowing ordeals.

By so doing, they have also helped others who have gone through their own ordeals.

These celebs have chosen to make lemonade out of the lemons life threw at them, they have built brands that are well recognized around the world.

Below is the list.

1. Adelle Onyango

Former Kiss 100 presenter Adelle Onyango was raped In 2008. She was raped by a stranger while leaving a house party.

Speaking about how she overcame the ordeal in a past interview she said.

'I went through a lot of counselling. Consciously, I was able to pick up the broken pieces in my life with the aid of a therapist.'