TW for rape, sexual assaultON RESTORING DIGNITY**Editors note**We are honored to share this powerful

TW for rape, sexual assaultON RESTORING DIGNITY**Editors note**We are honored to share this powerful impact statement from a survivor, activist, and dear friend. We are so grateful to the author for entrusting us with her stunning account of seeking motion following trauma.  We ask that you practice self care as you read her account and honor your own needs and experiences in this space. Please visit Restore Dignity to learn more about supporting her work. Your Honor,Today is not a day for re-litigation. After almost two years of my credibility being challenged the man who raped me plead guilty to drugging and sexually assaulting me. This is no longer a discussion about my credibility or character; it is a reflection of the impact his heinous actions the night of April, 18 2015 have had. I will not let this impact be minimized.I choose to bravely articulate some of the ways I have had to fight for myself through the countless injustices I have faced since the night I was raped. I am here to describe the perplexing journey of chaos and stillness, grief and growth, that has become my life. I choose to be present in front of the man who raped me. I have worked incredibly hard to be able to tell my story and the details of my recovery without needing to make it digestible for others. Today I take the opportunity to clearly and boldly speak my truth.Read the essay here#SAAM #SAAPM #Support Survivors -- source link

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