It is heartbreaking to me how much we prioritize a male partner’s feelings over our own, even during or after a violation. I just experienced that, as well, though mine was not physical, thank god. I still cannot believe that happened at my age, that I couldn’t see that MY feelings and MY boundaries were important. I only worried about soothing his ego, making him feel better… Makes me sick.

I’m so glad we can at least recognize this in hindsight, and hopefully, we’ll be able to teach the women of the next generation to spot this immediately.

❤