Trigger Warning: Assault, Rape, Abuse.
-1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will be sexually assaulted before the age of 18. (http://www.woar.org)
-25% of women and 16% of men have been sexually abused as children (Dube, Withfield, & Felitti, 2005)
-25% of women and 16% of men have been sexually abused as children (Dube, Withfield, & Felitti, 2005)
What frightens me the most is knowing that 60% of assaults are not reported to the police. Mine wasn't. So, what really are the numbers? How frequent does this happen?
If you are a survivor, I applaud your strength. I know it may be hard to continue looking for the good in the world, and I'm sorry anything like this happened to you. It's not ok. It's not alright. It's not your fault. AND IT SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN TO ANYONE. EVER.
It's our turn to rise.
I will be rising with my V-Day family this month at our annual production of The Vagina Monologues. Our proceeds will support awareness and funds for anti-violence groups within our community of Irvine.
Find out more at vdayuci.com
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