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
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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
By: A Survivor Not a VictimApril 10, 2016 This morning was the walk for a change, the 10th annual walk that Boston Area Rape Crisis Center did to raise awareness about sexual assault and fundraise so they can continue to offer many free services to sexual assault victims. My sponsors and I raised $500.00!!! This … Continue reading Today Was The Walk For A Change With BARCC
By: A Survivor Not a VictimApril 3, 2016 So, I have been slowly telling family and friends what happened to me. Last night, I decided to tell someone I wasn't sure I should. But I told her because I trusted her. The really sad thing is, after I told her, she told me that she … Continue reading TOO MANY RAPE VICTIMS
By: A Survivor Not a VictimMarch 31, 2016 Who am I? For this, I don't know anymore.But I am a woman who refuses to remain silent, that's for sure.I was never one to back down in defeatBut the extent of your all-encompassing deceit,I am powerless to educe justice for the crime that occurred.And how could … Continue reading Who Am I
By: A Survivor Not a VictimMarch 26, 2016 I have been trying to force myself to do things, even though I would just rather stay at home in bed all the time when I am not working. One thing that I had been waiting to do since December is a paint night. So I looked … Continue reading First Paint Night