2018-10-19 01:40
Today I gave this victim's statement at a press conference at USC regarding the sexual abuse of Dr. Tyndall and the handling of the allegations by USC. It is so important to hear my sister s… Read More
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A rape survivor explores what it is like to live after going through trauma, and works to shed light on the reality faced every day as a victim of sexual assault.
2018-09-28 03:22
To really analyze the Senate hearings, testimony of both Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh, and the reactions of America, we must first set the stage by taking a look at bias, histor… Read More
2018-08-06 22:08
Ultimately, I started this blog with the hopes of changing the world in some small way. And the topic of this particular blog may be one of the more difficult things that I think about when… Read More
2018-07-09 21:38
I was having a conversation with one of my best friends and confidants (shout out to you, Ashley!) yesterday over coffee at Urth Caffe. We were just talking about how unbelievable it seems t… Read More
2018-07-09 02:35
This blog share’s my best friend Carissa’s story, in her own words. She is currently on a 6 week trip in France for the summer, and has been shocked at some of her experiences.&n&hell…Read More
2018-06-07 20:30
This is a letter to Alicia’s rapist and people at school that had no clue. It is incredibly brave to share your story publicly, and I am honored to post hers to my blog. The letter bel… Read More
2018-05-24 13:03
There is an incredible amount of responsibility involved in running any institution. This rings particularly true for the leadership of universities and hospitals. These are the places that… Read More
2018-05-22 20:32
It is now approaching the end of May, and some of you may have been wondering where I’ve been. I haven’t posted a new blog since March, which is puzzling because April was Sexual… Read More
2018-04-04 17:00
Another day, another shooting. That’s pretty f*cking pathetic, to be quite honest with you. And our biggest crusaders on the war on violence seem to be children and women – group… Read More
2018-03-31 00:30
“No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.” –John Keating “Rape” is an uncomfortable word. It isn’t something we tend… Read More
2018-03-27 23:20
There is a reason that women join sororities and other female-centric social groups throughout their lives. We are told “Not for years, but for life,” and that really does hold t… Read More
2018-03-23 21:20
“The reason I love my dog so much is because when I come home, he’s the only one in the world who treats me like I’m The Beatles.” – Bill Maher, Comedian Bill M… Read More
2018-03-21 01:25
I have talked to a couple of friends, and my tattoo artist (Rick from RicRoks Tattoo) about why people get tattooed. Some people seem to get them for the art, some for the pleasure and feeli… Read More
2018-03-18 03:00
Dear Stranger, I don’t know you, but you know me. I have not seen your face, yet you have been inside me. You beat me down as if I had hurt you before, and yet, I had nev… Read More
2018-03-14 19:20
Just as it is impossible to tell who is a rapist or sexual predator only by looking, it is impossible to tell if someone has been a victim of sexual violence. I would guess that most p… Read More
2018-03-06 18:23
Picture a rapist in your mind. Who do you see? Are they scary? Do they look different from you or me? What about an assaulter or harasser? When I picture a rapist or any type of sexual preda… Read More
2018-02-23 18:28
Yes, and no. It seems like a silly question to ask because yes, of course I wish that I had never been raped. It isn’t as simple as yes or no though; if I had not been raped, I w… Read More
2018-02-23 18:08
I often wonder why I never spoke up. I managed to speak up about literally everything else as I was growing up: eating disorders, fights with friends, failed tests, fear for the future. But… Read More
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