10-18-2009, 12:32 PM
(10-18-2009 10:46 AM)Niyara Wrote: 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.
Yeah yeah sorry. I get it by now. I just receive attitude daily because I am a male in this house. xD