Dear Woman Who Thinks Your Great-Uncle Grabbing Your Butt And Saying Nice Things About Your Bottom Was No Big Deal.
Back when I was in therapy, my therapist would correct me every time I minimized some part of my molestation. …
Stop Using My Rape As A Reason For Your Discrimination.
I’m not gonna deny that I have issues. No matter who comes knocking when I’m home alone, I’m walking to that …
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“What exactly are you afraid of?”
“What exactly are you afraid of?” That my LGBTQ friends and family will have their newly won rights slapped …
Fifty-Shades Of Not Okay
Those who know me best know I nearly always have “the news” going on in the background of my life. …
Not Just Words: Excusing The Inexcusable
“You have such beautiful thighs.” “We could pull over and make out.” “My wife doesn’t mind who I have sex …
Love you. But I’m Not Going Back In The Box For Any Of You.
Over the course of this last year, I’ve seen a number of friends shake their heads and even their fingers …
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At least eight pieces
At writers group this time last year, a newcomer slipped me a note. I’d just finished sharing my redemptive story, the …
I remember . . .
I remember Going to Jimmy’s house, Waiting outside. I see a man. He wants to walk with me. We …
If she could draw you a picture
If she could draw you a picture It would be of the street where she lived. The places she played. …
Dearest Fellow Survivor Friend
“I feel like I’m dying.” You may be up and walking around, making lunches for the kids, pushing a …