Comments on: What is sexual assault?

By: tehlanna

tehlanna — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:50:51 +0000

Aerolin,

Strength and love to you.

By: Aerolin

Aerolin — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:39:05 +0000

Many thanks and blessings to you, MW. Your words are strengthening in and of themselves.

By: mother wintermoon

mother wintermoon — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:36:37 +0000

My sorrow is deep, Aerolin.

You underwent a trauma of mind, body and spirit, and I hope you will seek out the support and counseling that is available to you. I believe it will make a huge difference. From your strength and place of strength you will have an impact on others throughout your life and use this to help other young women. Perhaps get involved in the support and counseling available to young women who have been sexually assaulted. Your evaluation of what occured, is invaluable to all women. 1 in 4 women are sexaully assaulted, 1 in 3 are physically or sexually assaulted. It’s appalling.

You keep going and you keep making a difference. You will go on to help many others. In strength, not shame, MW

By: Aerolin

Aerolin — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:14:25 +0000

foxchild – “The fact that women have to take the precautions they do to protect themselves from unwanted advances from men is shameful. ”

I wholly and completely agree. Thank you for your love, support, and friendship. I could not do this without you. :hugs:

goldenferi – Thank you. It is amazing how subtle sexual assault can be and also that so many of us don’t even know how to define it. While it says something terrible about our society, I think all women should be educated with this information. Unfortunately, it seems a necessity.

By: goldenferi

goldenferi — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:09:58 +0000

Excellent post even though it was generated by such an unpleasant experience. Most people have no idea what sexual assault can be and so many are left to deal with the aftermath with no support.

By: thefoxchild

thefoxchild — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:56:44 +0000

We all do things that we will later regret. That does not mean that we did anything wrong. You did nothing wrong. They did. Do not allow feelings of guilt or shame to take the powerful role here. Why should you feel ashamed when it was someone else’s behavior that is shameful? The fact that women have to take the precautions they do to protect themselves from unwanted advances from men is shameful. We should not have to act or behave or be different than our nature tells us because others are unable to respect our personal boundaries.

You are an incredibly strong woman whether you feel that way or not right now. I know the damage that can be done by the feelings you are trying to take on. Find the support you need, nurture that part of you that has been so deeply bruised so that it doesn’t turn into something much worse. Do not let this experience kill the fire and spirit you carry within.

Sending you love, tears, hugs, support, understanding and honor for you and your pain, as well as your strength.