Tag Archives: rape culture

She Said Stop

Posted on June 10, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

  One of my favorite sounds is the laughter of my children. When they’re tickling each other, when they’re chasing each other, when they’re wrestling with each other. The infectious belly laughs and squeals warm my heart. One child tickles, … Continue reading →

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Rude Awakening

Posted on April 3, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

In the least provocative way possible (I hope), I very publicly disclosed I was raped when I was 18. I texted a friend to let her know the post had moved from contemplation to completion. And I held my breath. … Continue reading →

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Me Too

Posted on April 2, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I have been following the Steubenville rape case and verdicts, and the aftermath–how the media has covered it all, how other teens have threatened Jane Doe, how other brave rape survivors have spoken out, how parents have discussed raising kind … Continue reading →

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