Last night I was talking with a "friend" who I had previously confided about being raped. We were talking because I was upset, I am having such a hard time moving on. My life is a mess, I am not myself, and I feel ruined. As we were talking she said, "How do you even … Continue reading Living Rape Culture; This Conversation Actually Happened Last Night
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Being raped is on of the worst experiences that a person can live through. The aftermath of rape is equally as terrible. As if being raped isn't bad enough, the trauma from that event, the memories, the scars....they last forever. It is bad enough that I am TERRIFIED to leave my house, or work once … Continue reading Being Raped Has Ruined My Life – I Live In A Constant State Of FEAR
This article from The Guardian by Laura Bates gives great insight about rape culture, and provides examples about exactly what it looks like and how it effects people. The entire article is attached below. This is rape culture – and look at the damage it does We live in a world where sexual assault can … Continue reading Yes Rape Culture Exists; If You Really Can’t See It You Are Part Of The PROBLEM
rape1 noun 1. unlawful sexual intercourse or any other sexual penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person, with or without force, by a sex organ, other body part, or foreign object, without the consent of the victim. This is the definition of RAPE "with or without force" "without consent of the victim" So...then why is our justice … Continue reading Rape
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Full Article: http://time.com/4363538/brock-turner-stanford-sexual-assault-swimmer/ This is a freaking outrage!!! As if the slimy judge who already let this rapist off with a slap on the wrist with 6 months jail time...It has not been confirmed that Brock Turner the Rapist is due to be released from jail on September 2nd....yes, that is three months from the … Continue reading Brock Turner The Rapist Will Only Serve Three Months In Jail
A Survivor Not a Victim 