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That and the abuser will shoot them in the head with a gun he was not allowed to have. twodogsbarking Aug 2024 #1
A gun they shouldn't have, but somehow legally obtained. onecaliberal Aug 2024 #2
Why are there so many mediocre, assh0le men? OMGWTF Aug 2024 #3
Same. onecaliberal Aug 2024 #4
"Why are there so many mediocre, assh0le men?" llmart Aug 2024 #13
Same here. Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #15
Mine knows he would be out before my dogs and cat. onecaliberal Aug 2024 #19
I told mine that if he didn't protect himself during COVID Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #23
Many times they know their abusers - TBF Aug 2024 #5
It never goes away. It comes back at the worst times. onecaliberal Aug 2024 #8
................. Upthevibe Aug 2024 #6
It's horribly embarrassing and it's like leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #7
Because victims are vilified if they do. pandr32 Aug 2024 #9
and/or sit on the supreme court! nt et tu Aug 2024 #10
They are so afraid TommieMommy Aug 2024 #11
because poozwah Aug 2024 #12
Because we fear retaliation and social ostracism. Then life becomes hard to live, we Clouds Passing Aug 2024 #14
Thank you. THIS is ALL OF IT. onecaliberal Aug 2024 #16
Absolutely right on! Tree Lady Aug 2024 #21
That is still coerced which means it's rape. Clouds Passing Aug 2024 #25
Happened when I was 16 Tree Lady Aug 2024 #27
Shame is one of the most difficult emotions to carry. It changes the fabric of who we are. Clouds Passing Aug 2024 #28
I have done that and at peace now Tree Lady Aug 2024 #29
That is Grace Clouds Passing Aug 2024 #30
Because we aren't raped only that one time Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #17
Hugs. You're not alone. This IS why we don't come forward. onecaliberal Aug 2024 #18
I'm one of the lucky ones Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #20
Proud of you! ❤️ onecaliberal Aug 2024 #22
The Rapist in Chief Bundbuster Aug 2024 #24
Rape defense attorneys are vicious and no_hypocrisy Aug 2024 #26
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