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Forum: Victims and Survivors Corner
Thread (Discussion): Happy Survivor Stories! Post yours here - June
Message 173631
Post yours here
Posted by june5
on Feb 23, 2006 05:13 AM | Also by june5
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I was thinking that it would be nice to have a thread on the victim's corner that was a little more upbeat and encouraging.
All of us that have been victimized have been through some horrible things--yet many of us have turned from "victim" to "victor". This is the place to post you story about how you overcame being victimized, became empowered, or otherwise have managed to live beyond the tragedy in a meaningful way. It is important for those who have been recently victimized to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
I will start by saying that when I was raped when I was only 15 I thought life was over. Now, I am 30, and I have accomplished alot. I prosecuted my rapist, and though he was unfortunately acquitted, I will never regret it because I took a stand. Taking a stand made me realize that I didn't ever again have to suffer silently or let anybody take advantage of me again. I found such a strength through that, I know that I can get through anything and depend on myself. I went on to college and now I am almost done with a doctoral program.
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Message 173652 (In Reply to Message 173631)
June
Posted by dp1
on Feb 23, 2006 04:20 PM | Also by dp1
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I prosecuted my rapist, and though he was unfortunately acquitted, I will never regret it because I took a stand.
It never dawned on me that your perp was acquitted. You are living proof that it's possible to "get over it". You did what you had to do and the system failed you. You accepted the fact that the world is not perfect and you have no control over the entire criminal justice system. Having accepted the facts of life, you "got over it", pressed on and made good use of your time by focusing on self improvements. The bottom line is that you did not allow anger to control you. Regardless of which side of the fence we're on, this is a valuable lesson. Thanks for sharing.
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173631, june5, Feb 23, 2006 05:13 AM [Post yours here]
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