When “I Love You” Becomes a Reflex

Three years into grief, I’m questioning whether “I love you” is always truth — or sometimes just fear of regret. In the wasteland and in life, maybe clarity matters more than repetition.

After We Talk: What Survivors Actually Need

When conversations about sexual assault reach the public stage, they tend to follow a predictable pattern. Names are named. Opinions are shouted. Arguments are had about guilt, innocence, and politics. What gets lost—almost every time—are the people who were harmed. Survivors are not waiting for outrage.They are waiting for care. Being a survivor doesn’t end …

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Against Rape Is Not the Same as Standing Against It

Being against rape costs nothing. Standing against it requires accountability, belief, and the refusal to protect perpetrators.

Who Exactly Is Voting for Rape?

Most people say they oppose rape. Far fewer are willing to stand against it when it requires accountability. This is a continuation of yesterday’s post—angrier, clearer, and unwilling to let excuses stand.