Tag: sexual assault
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Why Are So Many Women Speaking Out Now? Here’s the Truth
Get Pregnant Fast Why are so many women coming forward now to share their experiences? Why the delay? Why not speak up sooner? The answer is complex and rooted in a long history of oppression. Historical Context Historically, women faced significant barriers that limited their rights and freedoms. For instance, until 1948, women were prohibited…
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New Arkansas Legislation Requires Rape Survivors to Inform Attackers About Abortion Needs
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling development for women’s rights, Arkansas has recently passed legislation that imposes a significant restriction on a woman’s reproductive choices. The new law mandates that women must inform their sexual partners or family members if they wish to pursue an abortion. This requirement poses a grave risk to the autonomy…
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Kevin Spacey, Time for You to Retreat Back into Your Closet
Get Pregnant Fast In a seemingly endless parade of revelations, another courageous individual has come forward to share their experience of sexual assault. Michael Hayes has named Kevin Spacey as his abuser, recounting to a news outlet how Spacey, at the age of 26, acted inappropriately with him when he was just 14. This acknowledgment…
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Why I Share My Story of Sexual Assault
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault At the age of 13, I was a playful, chubby tomboy who thrived in sports and friendships, sporting an unibrow that only added to my awkward charm. Boys weren’t exactly knocking on my locker door, but they did line up to ask me to deliver notes to my…
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DeVos Undermines Protections for Campus Rape Survivors: Why This Should Matter to You
Get Pregnant Fast In college, I briefly volunteered at a rape crisis center, realizing that I lacked the emotional fortitude required to assist someone who had just endured such a traumatic experience. My instincts often led me to react with anger or tears, emotions that were not conducive to providing the calm support victims need.…
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Emotional Reunion: Victims Find Comfort After Cosby’s Guilty Verdict
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant display of emotion, the victims of Bill Cosby came together outside the courtroom following his recent conviction for sexual assault. With tears streaming down their faces, these brave women embraced one another, finding solace in the shared relief that justice had finally been served. Bill Cosby, 80, was found…