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.
Tag: Military sexual trauma
Never Read the Comments
Social media hasn’t created more cruelty—it’s just made it harder to ignore. Sexual assault, racism, abuse—they’ve always been here. The difference is we can’t hide them anymore. As a survivor of both childhood assault and military sexual trauma, I can say this much: rape isn’t about sex. It’s about control. And it’s past time we stopped excusing it.
Nurseferatu and the Weight of Secrets
I feel like I’ve coasted all day, drifting between sleepiness and scattered thoughts. Before retirement, I worked mostly night shifts for over a decade. I was glad to take them—after all, I’ve always been something of a Nurseferatu. Today, I had a visit from some good friends passing through on their way to Burning Man. …
Midnight messages…
I am sure that more than a couple of you are wondering about my bend on healthcare. Folks, as you can tell, Covid has pretty much eaten up any health care topics. It seems that violence and mental health issues are one constant thing. Sexual assault needs more discussion as rapes in the military remain …