By: A Survivor Not a VictimMay 10, 2016 Smile so bright and eyes so blue.On the outside she looks happy, but no one knew.That inside, she was numb, broken and subdued,Boundless afflictions torment beyond her control;Leaving feelings of blackness and decay in the depths of her soul.But no one will know…For she hides behind her … Continue reading Almost Gone
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By: A Survivor Not a VictimMay 10, 2016 I feel so defeated, anxious, stressed, fearful, and - I don't even know. I also feel like my job is in jeopardy. I've always been a smart and successful woman who never gives up! This is not me now. I don't know who this is, and I … Continue reading Feel Like I’m Starting To Loose The Will To Live
By: A Survivor Not a VictimMay 9, 2016 I am having such a hard time functioning as a human being right now! I am so full of regret and guilt! I wish that I did something to stop him from raping me, anything! At the very least, I wish that I was not too scared … Continue reading Full Of Regret, Guilt and Shame; Can’t Move On
By: A Survivor Not a VictimApril 29, 2016 I know I cannot control the universe, but I have been dealt such a bad hand. I'm running out of time and options to find a roommate to fill my apartment, and my rapist refuses to pay rent even though he is still on the lease. My … Continue reading So Scared
By: A Survivor Not a VictimApril 25, 2016 This tortured mind of mine won't rest. Anxiety, depression, and thoughts of terror possessed. Repulsive memories flash through my mind, In bits and pieces discombobulated and intertwined. Days are dark, and nights grow blacker, Leaving me breathless, restless, and feeling sadder. With each passing night, the … Continue reading Tortured Mind
By: A Survivor Not a VictimApril 24, 2016 Today, I spent the majority of the afternoon researching this topic to write a post about how rape destroys the lives of the victim and their families and friends. Well, I was shocked when I saw what that search result yielded! This led me to a … Continue reading Rape Destroys Lives