“Your trauma is not your fault, but your healing is your responsibility.” I originally began writing this blog post about three weeks ago with the intent of sharing my newfound knowledge about the outcome of my sexual assault case. It had been over two years since I received any updates about my case, and I…
Dreams and Nightmares
This title was originally not intended to be related to Meek Mill’s song; however, I am taking the opportunity to make a connection with this line in his song “Dreams and Nightmares”: See my dreams unfold, nightmares come true. As corny as this may sound, I find that this line accurately describes my current personal…
The Fight of Fight or Flight
“I am exhausted from trying to be stronger than I feel.” -Unknown I never thought that I would develop an anxiety and panic disorder; sure, I am more prone than the average person because of my trauma from my sexual assault, but I always considered myself to be an extremely laid back and overall bubbly…
Love After Rape: Surviving in Today’s Hookup Culture
“You will find someone who will not find you difficult to love..and they will take on the task of loving you back to life.” -Alex Elle “Why is he talking to me?” “Are you just interested in trying to get with me or do you actually want to get to know me?” “Are you trying…
My Story
You never think it will happen to you..and you will never fully understand the effects until it happens to you. A friend once said to me, “Your life is so fun and crazy, you should write a book or something about it.” There is a time period in my life where I can remember thinking…
The Fight of Fight or Flight 