They Defended Him and Failed Me: Why It’s So Hard to Speak Truth about Sexual Abuse
Trigger Warning: This post discusses sexual abuse and rape. I was warned that what I was doing could ruin his…
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Trigger Warning: This post discusses sexual abuse and rape. I was warned that what I was doing could ruin his…
Continue ReadingTrigger warning: this post addresses abuse. "You were a rebellious teenager, it was your fault." Those words have been said…
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