
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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have been thinking a lot about secrets lately and the duality of shame that goes with being raped...my own rape and the assault on my daughter. at first, we weren't going to tell anyone about my daughter. then i thought 'she didn't do anything wrong...f*** them if they can't be supportive of her!"
the more who know, the less powerful the secret, the weaker the offender.
thoughts?
the more who know, the less powerful the secret, the weaker the offender.
thoughts?
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it is ironic how many people keep the secret themselves. when I share what happened to me or to my daughter with someone, i do it because they give the vibe of understanding. more often than not, it has happened to them or to someone they know.
i still find myself being careful though. out of protectiveness for my daughter. some people are voyeuristic, nasty or make me feel like they are curious for reasons that are less than honorable, helpful.
i am so thankful for this community, where we can share without fear of reprisal.
It is also difficult to know if it is appropriate to discuss it with someone else. I feel there is never the right moment to say it unless the discussion is specifically about rape....?
But I also know, the only way to break down the stigma is for enough people to come out into the open about it.
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