The Body Tells the Truth
I am sitting in social studies class a month or two into seventh grade. Suddenly, I cannot see Mrs. Johnson’s … Continue reading The Body Tells the Truth
Tag: assault
The Aftermath
The next memories I can place with any certainty are in the last month of sixth grade. I am with … Continue reading The Aftermath
Breaking Open the Story
CONTAINS TRIGGERING CONTENT Over the next few months, I am going to tell my story of assault and healing. Here. … Continue reading Breaking Open the Story
Why the Rape Wasn’t Your Fault: An Open Letter
A lot of blog posts address men who believe rape is, at least in part, the responsibility of the victim—rather than … Continue reading Why the Rape Wasn’t Your Fault: An Open Letter
How the LGBTQ Community Helped a Straight Girl Heal
I’m not saying that’s the point of the LGBTQ community. Hardly. But it’s a fact that throughout history, rights movements … Continue reading How the LGBTQ Community Helped a Straight Girl Heal
When a City Reminds You of Those You’ve Lost
I had a best friend a few years back. A straight guy. Which maybe should have tipped me off. But … Continue reading When a City Reminds You of Those You’ve Lost
So a Random Guy Pulls up and Asks If I Want a Ride
So I’m walking down my street with a full grocery bag when a guy pulls up to me in his … Continue reading So a Random Guy Pulls up and Asks If I Want a Ride
