By: A Survivor Not a VictimApril 22, 2016 Since I was raped, I have been experiencing horrific nightmares! Sometimes they are about him, other times they are about men that I know are assaulting me, but last night was the most disturbing nightmare that I have ever had in my life. EVER! I can still … Continue reading My Dreams Have Gotten Out Of Control
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By: A Survivor Not a VictimApril 21, 2016 You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. A.A. Milne This quote has always been a favorite of mine since as far back as I can remember. Since being raped and disclosing that to people, both people who I wanted … Continue reading Me Being Strong And Brave Is Finally Starting To Sink In
By: A Survivor Not a VictimApril 21, 2016 Today, I was at work doing some research about a protest that took place earlier this week in front of my office, which led to protesters coming into the lobby of the office building and chaining themselves to our benches. This had nothing to do with rape, … Continue reading Did You Know There Are Pro-Rape Groups?
By: A Survivor Not a VictimApril 19, 2016 I have never felt the stigma so bad as I do now, trying to find a new roommate! I have been looking for a roommate since March 1st. It has not been an easy task. With the people that have ended up coming to see my apartment … Continue reading Stigma Hurts
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
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
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