I have had a very hard week. My grandpa died, the funeral was Monday (actually, what we had, you can't call a funeral, but that is not relevant to this blog ), the family is in crisis because of awful things going on, and I still can't cope with my rape. I am a mess … Continue reading Trying To Find The Will To Stay Strong
Category: Hope
Who am I? For this I don't know anymore. But I am a woman who refuses to remain silent, that's for sure. I was never one to back down in defeate But the extent of your all encompassing deceit.... I am powerless to educe justice for the crime that occurred. And how could I, when … Continue reading Who Am I
I have been trying to force myself to do things, even though I would just rather stay at home in bed all the time when I am not working. One thing that I had been waiting to do since December is a paint night. So I looked up the schedule for Boston, found a painting … Continue reading First Paint Night
I found this great article ******************************** Becoming Whole Again: Rediscovering Life After Rape By Laura Berman, PhD Published Apr 9, 2014 Rape is one of the worst violations a person can suffer, and the scars can be everlasting — but you can reclaim your life. More than 17 million women and 2.78 million men in … Continue reading Rebuilding Your Life After Rape
While I am not feeling particularly positive or hopeful today, I really wanted to write a post that is less dark. This blog is dedicated to the gruesome facts, feelings, and results of rape and sexual assault, but that doesn't mean everything has to be so gloomy. (This post is dedicated to all silver linings, … Continue reading Silver Linings
I am lucky that I actually do have a support system, even when I feel like I don't. It's my own personal demons in dealing with this horrible situation that make me feel that way. The truth is, this isn't easy to talk about with loved ones and with people who care about me. And … Continue reading The Individuals Who Keep Me Going
A Survivor Not a Victim 