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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 12 May 2010 |
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According to an article in the Sydney Morning Herald: “During the trial the jury sent a note to the judge asking for more information about 'how exactly [the accused] took off her jeans’. 'I doubt those kind of jeans can be removed without any sort of collaboration,’ the note read.” That is, apparently, all it took for the jury to acquit. Even after testimony from the victim stating that she had no trouble getting her jeans off herself, the jury decided that the assailant (a navy cook) couldn’t have possibly managed to get them off by himself. She must have helped him, and, therefore, consented.
The fact that, in 2010, there are still people who honestly believe that basic clothing can somehow prevent or thwart an assault is disturbing. I’m not familiar with the Australian justice system, but I hope this case is re-tried.
[Feministing]
[Sydney Morning Herald]
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Written by R
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Monday, 11 January 2010 |
Hi Everyone!
Most website owners are happy to receive new content for their sites in the form of stories from their readers. This website is of course different. Most of the mails I receive are either stories submitted by other Survivors, or those who are looking for advice. There are many who visit the site and are still to scared to submit their stories, for fear of someone "recognising" them. I want to assure you that your identity is kept confidential. I would encourage you to put in a pseudonym (nick name) and you don't even have to use your real email address.
A big part of recovery is speaking out. This does not mean announcing to the world that you are a Survivor, but more so talking about your experience or writing about it - a process, although hard, can be beneficial to your recovery and is seen as a cathartic process.
As it is a new year - how about we take the time to encourage those that are looking for advice, help or just a virtual shoulder to cry on. You can help by commenting on stories or emailin gme directly regarding stories you have read, and I will be happy to post your comments anonymously. You can send comments to
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or via the Submit Your Story link at the top. You can also leave anonymous guestbook entries on the "Resources" link under "Sign Guestbook". If you need personal advice but dont want it published to the website - then feel free to do so.
My hope for the new year is that all Survivors can find the courage to live a divine life and move forward in their journey to recovery.
In love & light
R |
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Written by Ashlea
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Wednesday, 06 January 2010 |
I have thought long and hard over the past years whether I would ever disclose the event. I feared peopleï¿∏s opinions of me. I was worried it would change the way people interact with me and treat me. But now I have accepted my past and am comfortable in talking about it. If my experience can aid in supporting even one other woman, I will have achieved my goal. I am content with who I am today, and I know that this is a result of my life experiences.
When I received an award for my great efforts at a conference in Bloemfontein; I was impressed. A colleague and I decided to make an appearance at one of the local pubs to have a celebratory drink. In addition to working together, we had become close friends and enjoyed catching up on the latest developments in our lives. We even shared the room at the guest lodge. We were having a great evening sipping on a glass of red wine and were receiving a fair amount of attention from the local gents. I never asked for it; I never deserved it.
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