By Melinda Tankard Reist Genevieve, 33, was sexually abused by men when she was between the ages of 2 and 16 in New South Wales. Bred by her father specifically to be abused, she has suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), dissociation, flashbacks, and an eating disorder. Many times she wanted to end her life. […]
This week marked the International Day For the Elimination of Violence Against Women. If any voices should be heard at this time, it is those of survivors. Here are two, addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial costs of the harm done to them by male abusers. Sexual assault has robbed me of my confidence […]
I addressed some particularly sensitive issues regarding sexual assault and violence towards women last week (and will do so again). I’ve heard from sexual assault survivors who found the t.shirt images and insensitive comments making light of sexually predatory behaviour or blaming the victim, triggered their assault memories. For those who feel they need to […]
