10-18-2009, 10:46 AM
With all due respect MP2E, actually being a victim is much worse than knowing one. (or even many)
Most of my students in my self defense class have been victims in the past, and one of the things I teach is how to turn such a horrible experience, into a source of strength. It's something I learned back when it happened to me... And I'd say that it works considering the small (as in numbers, not in size) army of badass young women I've worked with.
I also volunteer as a rape crisis counselor when I can, and one thing you have to remember, is to be supportive first, and not get angry about the story you hear until you hang up.
Most of my students in my self defense class have been victims in the past, and one of the things I teach is how to turn such a horrible experience, into a source of strength. It's something I learned back when it happened to me... And I'd say that it works considering the small (as in numbers, not in size) army of badass young women I've worked with.
I also volunteer as a rape crisis counselor when I can, and one thing you have to remember, is to be supportive first, and not get angry about the story you hear until you hang up.