By: A Survivor Not a Victim
March 16, 2016
I was raped in February of 2016 when I was 32 years old. I never thought this would happen to me, but then again, who does?
The road to recovery takes work; coping and healing from this ordeal has been a relentless uphill battle.
I’ve created this blog as a space to share my thoughts, emotions, and research, with a primary focus on supporting survivors of rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence and spreading awareness. My aim is to provide a refuge where readers can find stories, articles, advice, and coping strategies, knowing they are not alone in their struggles.
A Survivor Not a Victim 
Simple Definition of victim
: a person who has been attacked, injured, robbed, or killed by someone else
: a person who is cheated or fooled by someone else
: someone or something that is harmed by an unpleasant event (such as an illness or accident)
I guess my point on why I call my blog this is because even though I will be scared by this for the rest of my life, I don’t want it to define me. I will somehow find a way to survive and thrive again.
I was molested by an uncle as a child, I have overcome that to the best of my ability, and in situation I no longer feel like a victim.
I believe that you are right, survivor or not, we are all victims, but society believes victims are weak, and so do those who rape. I want to raise awareness, create hope for others and myself, and maybe help some people to try and take a stand.
Just even talking about this matter gets people thinking and raises awareness.
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Do you know the meaning of victim?
I am a survivor of incest who was a child victim of sex crimes.
Those who perpetrate such crimes would love to make it a victim less crime.
How does this help victims of sex crimes?
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