Samarah M Falemalu posted:That is horrible that they treated you that way. I agree that there needs to be an upheaval of our whole system asap. I did call a rape crisis center and they were really understanding and nice. What I would love to do is to assemble to talk about our rights and how to make these changes. Yes high ace scores can lead to; human trafficking, transiency, drug and alcohol use, mental illness, etc...There has beenkindess along the way for me as well, little drops here and there. Those little drops of kindness kept me going, despite the impossible situation I was dealt as a child. How outdated is our court system? It has strong associations with old Christian values. I wonder what happened to separation of church and state? Most likely those men could not admit that what happened to you was wrong, because they themselves were corrupt.
oh man you nailed it. We ARE talking about a sensitive topic and the reasons why many feel uncomfortable could be many reasons. I try not to traumatize folks when I speak out but sometime you can't help it because their own issues are right on the surface and they'll still trying to squash them back inside. I have learned to not take on other people's issues but try to be compassionate at the same time. I think I've come a long way. It looks like you have too. Kudos to us man!! But yea, we are still human and not exempt from being triggered. I had a nightmare just recently and I ended up calling 911. Oh, man!! Looking back, I have to chuckle. My cat and I were both under the bed with my cell phone begging the dispatcher to send someone over. That was a bad one. Glad it's over. In spite of our mess, we ARE strong. We can do this!! 
Talk about our rights? Yea, I know. I speak out when I can and I give back as much as I can but hey, I have to keep a balance too. I keep myself busy but......I wonder how much longer I can do this. I can write. That's a great out for me. Hugs Samarah!