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In reply to the discussion: Rape more Common than Smoking in the US [View all]Tsiyu
(18,186 posts)so my head doesn't explode.
That's the Romper Room to me, most of the time.
I understand you wanted the OP to stand from NashvilleLefty, and part of me knows we need HONESTY, but I do feel his post was purposefully provocative and that he showed zero sensitivity or concern for the power of the words he chose to use.
NO man "has to stick it in something or he'll go crazy." Masturbation is always an option, unless one has no hands. His justifications seemed shallow and not very heartfelt, although I agree his candid admissions did show that, indeed, rape is seen as a privilege by some very rotten men.
I would have felt better had he told us he had contacted his victims and made amends. Confessing here did not lessen their shame, trauma or pain one iota, but merely was a salve for his own conscience.
My heart goes out to you. I was also a victim of rape, at a far younger age. I was a little girl, to be honest, and though I can't talk about it, I am okay with it now; other violence in my life led to my PTSD. I have no shame, guilt or pain anymore about the rape and for that I am thankful. Other victims are not so lucky. And I will fight for them and ask all to join me.
The comments to you were insensitive, I agree.
Thank you for sharing your story and thanks for your kind words