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 18, 2016 The rapist that I formally lived with is still on my lease. I have had no luck so far in finding a new roommate (it must just be the time of year, as I have never had such a hard time before). I (we, but I got … Continue reading The Frustration Continues
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 VictimApril 13, 2016 "Hello, my name is Rapist (call me either JG/PG for short), and I raped my roommate on February 14th 2016. Why do you ask? Two reasons.Reason number one: I won't tell because that would be no fun. Reason number two: I knew I would get away with … Continue reading Hello My Name Is Rapist
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 VictimApril 11, 2016 You violated my body, deep down to the depths of my soul. You didn't care that I said no and that I would never sleep with you. How long have you been planning this? I don't know. You're mad because the court removed you from the apartment, … Continue reading Life Continues to be Impacted by my Rapist
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