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A conversation with a younger me…
Hiya. It’s me, well, you but from another time- much later in our life. Can I give you a hug? No? That’s okay, I understand. Is it okay if I talk to you? No- you don’t have to talk if you don’t want to. If I’m overwhelming you- can you curl your fingers in and…
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Why I go back (to NY)…
I think sometimes it’s hard for people in my life to understand why I travel back to N.Y. Some trips back are easier than others: it all depends on my anxiety levels before the trip, what support I have or don’t have, and who I run into while I’m in N.Y. (among other things). I…
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A trend labeled ‘false’ during sexual assault awareness month…
TikTok is a social media platform where users create and share videos up to 60 seconds long. According to Influencer Market Hub, “Most of its U.S. users are young, with 32.5% aged between 10 and 19. A further 29.5% are aged 20-29”. Users on TikTok have reacted to claims of April 24th, 2021 as National…
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Speaking my truth for the first time
Earlier this year I gave my first talk about the sexual abuse I experienced as a kid. I spoke to a local organization’s subcommittee about my experience of sexual abuse. It was a weird but powerful experience and a reminder of just how far I’ve come. It was really scary putting my truth out there-…
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There’ll be days like this
It’s the nature of relationships, even with those you love, that there will be disagreements, even conflict.I’m about to spoil the ending for you: a few weeks ago I asked my created family to go through the legal process of adult adoption and they said no. I won’t go into details here of conversations had…
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I don’t believe you..
It has been a long two weeks and I’m exhausted. Okay, okay, okay, let me start at the beginning: it began with therapy homework. I’ve been utilizing online therapy, which is a post for another time, but my therapist gave me homework this week which was to talk with my aunt. I had talked to…
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Attempted assault. Again.
I am currently in Indianapolis- traveling to go see the cast of critical role, live at Gen Con. I have been looking forward to this trip for months. For one, I get to see these amazing voice actors live- so pumped. But in addition, I get to see my best friend, who I don’t get…
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The transition to safety…
I think sometimes when I tell my story people think it was eons better after moving to Madison and that instantly my life had transformed. It did evolve, but not in the way I had expected and no where near as fast as I would’ve liked. The abuse stopped. I wasn’t being assaulted anymore, that’s…
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Dear (white male politicians in) Alabama: here’s what you’re not thinking about…
For many people in this debate right now, the prospect of imagining a child having to carry her rapists baby to term is inconceivable and many adults are speaking out which is what advocacy looks like, and still many people in the debate on both sides do not know what it is like to be…
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The (ongoing) Transition to Safety.
I think sometimes when I tell my story, people, they think that when I moved to Madison that instantly my life had transformed. Like when a missing girl is found after being held captive for years- people think that transition happens instantly. Those girls and their families can tell you it doesn’t. I often wish…
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A letter to those I didn’t tell…
In response to your responses, I want to first say: thank you. Thank you for having the courage to reach out. Whether that was to simply say that you were sorry I experienced abuse, inquire about something or those courageous souls who shared their own experiences of abuse with me, I feel lucky to experience…
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My Story
I have long delayed writing this post, subconsciously, and most definitely consciously for many of the reasons that are so obvious right now with a quick glance at the news. I’m going to be honest with you, I have avoided social media the last few days and the few times I have logged on to…
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Tiptoes and Tripwires: Being There for a Survivor (With Copious Amounts of Game Metaphors) by Cassandra
I was asked to write a post about supporting a Survivor, and honestly, I’m not sure how to give advice for that. I’ve never really sat down and thought about how I support Taylor, or any of my other friends that need support. I won’t say that it happens naturally, and that I’m some innate…
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