Tag: survivors
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If You’re in an Abusive Relationship, Please Speak Up
Get Pregnant Fast Just the other day, I scrolled through my social media feed and stumbled upon a harrowing image. A woman’s face was partially covered in bandages, her eyes and cheeks bruised and swollen. She shared her story in a private writers’ group I’m part of—her only refuge. This woman had recently escaped an…
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Lady Gaga Shines a Light on Sexual Assault Survivors in Powerful Oscars Performance
Get Pregnant Fast In an unforgettable moment during the 88th Academy Awards, Lady Gaga delivered a heartfelt performance that honored survivors of sexual assault. As she sang the poignant lyrics of “Til It Happens to You,” the stage came alive with the presence of approximately 50 survivors, each bearing messages on their arms such as…
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When Individuals Are Prepared to Share Their Experience with Sexual Assault, We Must Be Ready to Listen
Get Pregnant Fast Statistics reveal that 1 in 6 women have endured either completed or attempted rape. Though the exact numbers are challenging to ascertain due to underreporting, it’s estimated that 1 in 5 girls face childhood sexual abuse. Self-reported data indicates that an alarming 20% of women have experienced sexual assault or abuse during…
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Donald Trump: A Trigger for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Get Pregnant Fast My assailant remains faceless. It has been nearly a year since I was attacked by a stranger—someone I had never met before. Thankfully, my memories of that night are hazy, limited to the color of his hair and his ethnicity. Yet, the questions linger: How did this happen? Why me? The emotional…