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As a rape survivor myself, I commend all rape survivors coming forward with their story. Last month I came forward and had my story in the local newspaper. Even though it was over 20 years ago when it happened to me it still was not easy going through it again, but I needed to let other victims know that they are not alone and their are lot different type of services out there and not to remain silent and they do not have to go through the emotional process alone. My biggest goal with agreeing to do the article was to end the silence. Make society aware that it does happen more then they want to believe and it is all about empowering not about the sexual act itself. The victim is not to blame no matter what she/he was doing or wearing. The perpetrators need to be held accountable for their actions and not just a slap on the wrist. We as victims (rape survivors) live with the personal loss we experienced at the time of attack and that will never go away nor can it ever be given back to us. I found that with my volunteer work I do as a rape advocate, I now have so much more power then he will ever have. I have taken the most negative emotion in my life and have taken it to be positive and I am there to be with the victims and tell them by you reporting "You have now taken back the power and you are in control now". The perpetrator is now at your mercy and the court systems. I tell them it is not going to be easy, but in time you will find that by staying in control and keeping that power will help you become strong again and in my personal experience it has made me become a much stronger person.
I wish you all the best and remember that as long as we don't give up and keep getting the word out there about rape “We Can and Will Make a Difference
