By: A Survivor Not a Victim October 15, 2016 It has been exactly eight months since I was raped (actually eight months yesterday because it is after midnight right now). I'm not doing much better at all; I am still having awful nightmares; they went away for a couple of weeks, but not for long; … Continue reading Road to Recovery…When Does It End?
Healing
This two parakeets are adorable! Lol https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=coVhwOC7_GI
By: A Survivor Not a Victim July 26, 2016 When is the justice system going to start speaking up for survivors?!?! Numerous rape cases present clear evidence, but many survivors, grappling with fear, trauma, or other personal reasons, opt not to pursue criminal charges and shy away from court involvement. BUT what about the MAJORITY … Continue reading When Is The Justice System Going To Finally Stand Up For Rape Victims?
By: A Survivor Not a VictimJuly 25, 2016 Given the fact that the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) is supposed to work to protect children and families against domestic violence and abuse, I find it extremely concerning that despite my multiple attempts to inform them that a current employee, who has not even … Continue reading The Massachusetts DCF Has No Issues if their Employees have an active Restraining Order
By: A Survivor Not a VictimJuly 24, 2016 I have been thinking a lot about what I've been going through. I'm completely and utterly disgusted with the justice system in Massachusetts and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. The Assistant District Attorney actually asked me if I thought that he [my rapist] made a mistake … Continue reading The Justice System Doesn’t Care About Rape Victims
By: A Survivor Not a VictimJuly 21, 2016 I was raped in February by my former roommate. He started a new job at the Department of Children and Families (DCF) two days after he raped me. So yes, he clearly passed the background check. My restraining order has recently been extended for two years (the … Continue reading Rape, Boston Massachusetts, & DCF Employee
A Survivor Not a Victim 