By: A Survivor Not a VictimMarch 16, 2016 I found an interesting article from TIME, Why Rape and Trauma Survivors Have Fragmented and Incomplete Memories, written by James Hopper and David Lisak on December 9, 2014, that is a good read. Trauma survivors often struggle with recalling the details of their experiences due to how the … Continue reading Why Survivors Have Fragmented and Incomplete Memories
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By: A Survivor Not a VictimApril 14, 2016 Note from the Writer This list of common Myths and Facts About Rape is by the Arizona Coalition To End Sexual and Domestic Violence MYTH: Victims cause the violence that has happened to them FACT: It doesn’t matter what someone is wearing or how they are acting, … Continue reading Myths and Facts About Being Raped
By: A Survivor Not a VictimMarch 16, 2016 I cannot comprehend the society that we live in! Rape is the only crime where IF… and I mean IF…the victim comes forward and reports it, they are treated like a criminal. They are not taken seriously, and the main focus is, "Oh, but were you really … Continue reading Too Much Focus On “But Are They A Rapist?” And Not Enough On The Victim
By: A Survivor Not a VictimApri 7, 2016 I still struggle with my rape every day. Yes, I was drunk when he raped me. Actually, I was passed out and woke up to him on top and inside me—bottom line. I DID NOT GIVE CONSENT! As a matter of fact, earlier on, before I was … Continue reading If You Are Drunk, & Didn’t Give Prior Consent, it’s RAPE
By: A Survivor Not a VictimApril 3, 2016 This is great! Education regarding rape is all about "Things that you can do to prevent yourself from being raped." This is terrible because it shows that society accepts rape. It re-enforces "victim blaming" when the fact of the matter is, getting raped is not a result … Continue reading A List Of Not What You Can Do To Prevent Getting Raped But…
By: A Survivor Not a VictimMarch 29, 2016 I know that my blog talks mostly about women being raped. I don't do it on purpose. I'm a woman, who was raped, and I talk a lot about my experience and feelings. There are far too many men that get raped, and I think, realistically, the … Continue reading Watch Why This Man Thinks Rape is Hilarious (Stop Rape culture)
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