Rape Support Group

If you or someone you know has been the victim of rape, this is the place to find support and get advice. If you want, discuss your experience, share your feelings, and meet others going through a similar situation.

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shootingstar
shootingstar
How would you define a survivor? I have been told that I am a survivor, but I dont feel like I am one. I think that a survivor is someone who has strength, someone who has become a better person through their experiences, and someone who has hope for the future. I feel like I am none of these things. I allowed things to happen to me and I am allowing my experiences to consume me. So how can I be a survivor?
deleted_user
deleted_user
hi, i know what you mean. i get called a survior but i cant see how i am either. i think everyone has different ideas of what a survivor is, and even though we might not feel like one, to some people we are because the expeince hasnt beaten us!

sorry hope that helps a little bit
deleted_user
deleted_user
i would guess that people say we are survivors because we still wake up each day and put one foot in front of the other and continue with each day.
deleted_user
deleted_user
We are survivors. We survived the ordeal. We continue on. We still strive to be loving and brave and true. We still strive to give a part of ourselves to those we love the most. We look scary things everyday in the face and know we can make it because we've been through worse. I see that in all of us. Even though we feel bad and want to quit we don't because were made of tougher stuff. Keep it up. Be proud of who you are this minute because your you. The good, the bad, and otherwise. Nobody is like you. Most of the time we think we are doing worse than we really are. Be strong. And take care.
deleted_user
deleted_user
We are all survivors!! Think about it... we were all raped... But we are still alive... we still get up in the morning, still take on life every day, we are still here on earth!! Think positive!! We are not victims... the first time i was raped i called myself a victim and i was raped again... 2nd time i did the same and it happen again.. 3+4 i said i was a SURVIVOR!!

Keep your head up... im here if you want to talk
deleted_user
deleted_user
You ARE a survivor. We all are. We are still alive and fighting each day to make it. And we do. The negative feelings to lessen with time. I felt it was my fault for years. You are talking about it and that takes a mountain of strength.
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