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A lot has been said about how to prevent rape........
I saw this in an LJ friend's journal and I really liked the message. I hope it isn't triggering for anyone - I am putting it behind a cut just in case!
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Xscape the Violence with RAINN
Recording artists Xscape have teamed with RAINN for a multi-tiered national campaign to fight sexual violence. Dubbed “Xscape the Violence with RAINN,” the effort gets underway this fall with the distribution of special Xscape/RAINN materials to concertgoers nationwide on Xscape’s tour. Xscape will also be recording public service announcements ( Read more... ) -
RAINN Presents CRIME FIGHTER Awards
RAINN launched its national Crime Fighter awards at a Seattle event honoring 12 state legislators who have led the fight to use DNA to catch and convict rapists. The honorees have all sponsored legislation that will expand DNA collection from criminals and enhance the value of the national DNA database.
Scott Berkowitz, RAINN’s president and ( Read more... ) -
You Are a Phenomenal Woman!!! Never Forget It!!!
PHENOMENAL WOMAN
by Maya Angelou
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies
I'm not cute or built to suit a model's fashion size
But when I start to tell them
They think I'm telling lies.
I say
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips
The stride of my steps
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.
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Tori Amos Wisdom
" I'm a grown woman. I've earned my experiences, my scars. "
" The anger lies in each of us; it just depends on how you deal with it. "
" You can only be you. A lot of times it's never enough for people. "
" Every person is unique. You have to find and respect that unique part in yourself. You can't expect others to do the work for you. "
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Triggering Media - There is no Trigger in this post just a link to a guide that you may find useful
Triggering Media
This page was created because the author got tired of being "ambushed" by books and movies with triggering topics. This list was compiled by survivors and allies to warn survivors about triggering material. This is by no means a list of books and movies to avoid, as many are wonderful and can help you on your healing journey. Of ( Read more... )