5 REASONS WHY PEOPLE DON'T ACCEPT THAT THEY HAVE BEEN RAPED

This video I discussed the personal common themes as to why people don't accept or acknowledge that they have been sexually assaulted.

1. They often dismiss the experience like it was not that big of a deal or it could have been worse

2. They tend to normalize it- When this kind of thing happens in your friend group or society, you see no need to think big of it.

3. Self - blame - Self-blame, like they say, is the predictor of recovery. It is very easy for one to blame themselves in situations like these

4. Avoidance -This is the decision not to think about it Maybe due to what it might mean to the victim or the relationship they have with the abuser..

I believe we need to start having conversations on what is and what isn't loving, genuine sex with a caring partner and not necessarily what is and isn't rape. Because many times having a black and white rape/ not rape mindset does not do us any favours. It's very easy to get lost in the semantics when we try to dissect rape.

We need to teach people that yes! Rape exists and it's a very serious offence and how to recognize it; but beyond that there are also many ways that your partner can disrespect you and take away your autonomy that might not fall into the strict definition of rape, but that doesn't mean it's less damaging and wrong.

Do leave a comment on other reasons you believe people refuse to acknowledge that they have been assaulted.

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