In honor of the new definition

The FBI (finally) changed the 85 YEAR OLD definition of rape. I posted this picture in honor of the new, more inclusive definition which states:

"Rape is penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim."

This picture, with the improved definition, is a more inclusive representation what rape is in our culture today. Hopefully increased awareness such as this and the revised definition will help lead to better education, less sexual assaults and more scum bags behind bars!

This is a victory for all humankind.

Survivor Psalm

I came across this beautiful poem while thumbing through a diary I used to chronicle my journey to healing. It's my hope it will bring you as much peace as it did me.

I have been victimized.
I was in a fight that was
not a fair fight.
I did not ask for the fight.
I lost.
There is no shame in losing
such fights.
I have reached the stage of
survivor and am no longer a
slave of victim status.
I look back with sadness
rather than hate.
I look forward with hope
rather than despair.
I may never forget, but I need
not constantly remember.
I was a victim.
I am a survivor.


- Frank Ochberg