Rape awareness

Giving a voice to survivors of sexual assault. - US Hotline: [phone]

[mysharona1987]

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[dent-random-dent]

As the years go on I find myself less ashamed of this fact. I am the former “victim” (I don’t like to use that word anymore) of child molestation and rape. It has changed me and my life in many negative ways and I spent years wishing that I could have had a normal life and could have developed into a normal, mentally healthy woman, with healthy likes and dislikes.

Unfortunately, it has helped to mold the person that I am and what I like and don’t like. It has taken away any intimacy that I can give to another human being. I had to and still have to struggle to give the man who is the light of my life, my affections and it took me such a long time to not be afraid that he would hurt me in any way.

He has had to deal with the scars that being a molestation and rape survivor has placed on my personality, my emotions, and my trust. It’s not easy to find another human being who will stand by you even when they don’t understand what you’ve been through and what it’s done to you. It makes me feel good to know that I AM NOT alone (especially in cases that have never been reported) but it makes my heart bleed and break to know that I am not alone in this. To anyone that has survived rape and molestation. I love you.

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Image via We Heart It bc originality

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Image via We Heart It

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Image via We Heart It

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It’s never okay.

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Knowledge is power

[ayabug]

[scullythankyoumoreplease]

Instant reblog anytime I see anything like this.

We keep trying to “control” victims of rape by telling them how to dress, telling them it’s the way they dress that is the reason rape occurs. How about we start holding rapists and the perpetuation of rape culture accountable?

Reminds me of this powerful spoke word by Andrea Gibson:

It’s not about what you’re going to tell your daughter. What are you going to tell your son?

[hopeinsidelove-blog]

Sexual assault doesn't discriminate. You matter.

[kldoss89]

Thank you Megan Blasdel Photography in Santa Fe, TX for taking these photos.

[loveisrespect]

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

On average, there are 237,868 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), during which activists from all over the nation seek to raise awareness about sexual violence and educate individuals and communities about how to end it. This effort requires many voices – including yours! There are several ways you can get involved, and here are just a few:

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s campaign this year focuses on healthy sexuality. On their site you can download a social media toolkit, learn how to become an agent of social change, and plan your own prevention campaign.

Participate in #TweetAboutIt Tuesdays or #30DaysofSAAM throughout April with the NSVRC.

Talk to your friends about sex, healthy relationships, and consent.

Educate yourself about sexual abuse and sexual coercion.

Learn more about how men can get involved via Men Can Stop Rape or Men Stopping Violence.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault and you need someone to talk to, contact loveisrespect 24/7 at 1-866-331-9474 or chat online at loveisrespect.org. It’s free, anonymous, and confidential.

[peanutbutterandkoalas]

Throwing it down. That’s why I love her.

[jvmielynn]

There's no "at least" when it comes to rape.

“At least you weren’t killed.” “At least you didn’t get knocked up.” “At least they didn’t hurt you.” “At least you didn’t get an STI.” “At least they were cute.” “At least you didn’t have to kiss them.”

NO. Rape is traumatizing. Your statements hurt us even more.

[sativa-mermaid]

Guys I found the sticker 💕

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