I wish it was a lie or bad dream, that awful October of 87 when I woke up naked and realized I had been brutally raped by three men. I was lucky that night I suppose, I could have disappeared because who would have known? I believe GOD found me and brought me back to safety to live another day. I don't think I could tell something so graphic that sits in my mind like it was yesterday. Here I sit now typing this 21 years later and I thank God everyday for sparing me my life not like so many others who are like myself, those who have perished because of hate. I am so so sorry.
May the lord keep them safe now that they are home.
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I had seen your kind and beautiful words on other blogs and came here to thank you for them yesterday. I watched this powerful video and read your words, and between the tears in my eyes and the ache in my heart, I couldn't say anything, so I bookmarked it and decided to come back later.
I sincerely hope that after the elections in November that the "pendulum" will finally swing and that the federal legislation that has been stalled so many times that would help end the horror of these crimes will finally pass. Writing my (red state" Senators has gotten me nothing but platitudes, my Congressman is "on board" and pushing it when he can, but as long as they can filibuster in the Senate it will never come to a vote.
40 years ago I saw a light go out for this country that has only begun to flicker again these past few months. May it soon become strong enough to drive hate into oblivion!
I am glad you survived your ordeal to brighten the lives of so many!
alan
Thank you Alan, what I like seeing is comments that someone acknowledges what I write. You made me feel good tonight telling me my words were felt within.
I write from the heart, what I have seen or experienced only to be sure no one gets harmed. Society isn't as forgiving as I had thought it was but I am glad I came out to share what I have learned.
Take care sir
Shauna
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