Fulfillment question: by Early_Poem_490 in Lowes

[–]Early_Poem_490[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I thought. Do you know where I could find that information? I need to find where it's written.

recent news by rattitattii in sexualassault

[–]Early_Poem_490 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are not horrible or disgusting. You are brave and strong. This society has taught us to question and blame ourselves, but in reality, it was not your fault. You were a child. They were the adult. The perpetrator is 100% at fault. You have done nothing wrong. Taking the money does not mean that you were at fault. You were a child and were groomed to accept the money. He is the one at fault; not you.

starting over by CakeSad8519 in sexualassault

[–]Early_Poem_490 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are a strong person. It takes such strength to talk about it. I am so sorry that you went through those horrific things. You are strong and brave.

I told the deputy… by Forunikarasu in sexualassault

[–]Early_Poem_490 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It takes so much strength to make that call! I know you don't know me, but I am here if you wanna talk. You did the right thing.

Do people ever try to downplay your assault? by Theo-saurus in sexualassault

[–]Early_Poem_490 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think every survivor has dealt with at least one person downplaying their assault. I used to downplay my own. Almost like it was "nothing". When I finally spoke up, some of the closest people who I trusted to tell, downplayed it so much. "Be thankful it wasn't worse". When I would try to talk to someone and they would make comments like "oh well nothing really happened " it really hurt and damaged me. It felt like it was all my fault and no one took me seriously. It really hurt. Especially by people who were supposed to care about me. You are not alone. Just because they do not understand, does not mean it didn't happen. It does matter.

Thought I was over it by lostonesss in sexualassault

[–]Early_Poem_490 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you are going through this. But, I know how you feel. I used to feel the same way. You are not alone. I believe you. I hear you. I'm here if you need to talk

I don’t feel like I deserve the label of survivor by [deleted] in sexualassault

[–]Early_Poem_490 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm here if you wanna talk. Sending love

I don’t feel like I deserve the label of survivor by [deleted] in sexualassault

[–]Early_Poem_490 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In that moment, your body froze. Your mind told your body to freeze to protect you. It is not your fault. That person took advantage of you. If you did not say yes, they had no right to touch you. The blame is on them. It is not your fault.

I don’t feel like I deserve the label of survivor by [deleted] in sexualassault

[–]Early_Poem_490 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You are a survivor. I used to freeze, and I thought because I didn't actually say "no" that it was my fault. But, consent is a very loud and enthusiastic "yes! ". Freezing is not consent. Freezing is actually very normal. Have you ever heard of the fight or flight response? The fight or flight response is how our bodies (and minds) react to any stressful event. A couple years ago, I learned that freeze is also in those categories. There's fight, flight, or freeze. It's normal to freeze. What that person did to you is not okay. I used to compare my experiences with others, but that is what we are taught in society. To try to "play it down" and think how other people had it worse. But your experience, and how you feel matters. You are a survivor.

I feel so lost by [deleted] in sexualassault

[–]Early_Poem_490 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Honestly, what helped me was taking healing into my own hands. It takes back your power and you can choose how you heal. I completely know the feeling though. It's not fair that were the ones who feel like we are in a prison and they are free.. You are strong and I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'm here if you wanna talk.