Finding a way to cope with your assault is very important. This gives you an outlet to channel all your thoughts, feelings and emotions through. There are many healthy ways in which a person can cope, and unfortunately there are many self destructive ways in which a person can cope. This post is going to … Continue reading Coping Is Important For Healing
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Full Article & Video https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/06/07/the-swedish-stanford-students-who-rescued-an-unconscious-sexual-assault-victim-speak-out/ Carl-Fredrik Arndt and Peter Jonsson are the two young men who came to the rescue of the victim of the rapist - Brock Turner. What these men did is something that everyone should realistically be doing for one another...looking out for each other. That being said, many people find … Continue reading Carl-Fredrik Arndt & Peter Jonsson; True Hero’s
The above quote has always been a favorite of mine since as far back as I can remember. Since being raped, and disclosing that to people, both people I wanted to , and publicly, before I was ready - in an effort to raise money for The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (of course it … Continue reading Me Being Strong And Brave Is Finally Starting To Sink In
So...I have a friend who is very, very politically connected. Up until this point, I have not discussed my rape with this friend. I guess I didn't even think about it. I mean, I can't even tell what day it is most day's. It was only a matter of time that this friend would … Continue reading Hoping This Leads To Something
This morning was the walk for a change, the 10th annual walk that Boston Area Rape Crisis Center did to raise awareness about sexual assault, and fundraise so they can continue to offer many free services to sexual assault victims. My sponsor's and I raised $500.00!!! This was my first year participating, and although I … Continue reading Today Was The Walk For A Change With BARCC
Anyone and EVERYONE who follows my blog, comments and or likes my posts! I don't even think you fathom how much that it means to me, and how much I appreciate you.Even if my blog is something that you have not been through, I am trying to not only raise awareness, but heal. So many … Continue reading I Want To Take A Moment To Thank. …
A Survivor Not a Victim 