Introduction Survivor stories Marie Jane Veronica Sabrina Luke Emily In their own words Emily Sabrina Veronica Jane TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence. In January of last year I was raped in my room in the University Cooperative Housing Association on Landfair Avenue. I was bitter for a long time toward those of you […]
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In her own words: ‘I did not feel like the survivor, I felt like the accused’
Introduction Survivor stories Marie Jane Veronica Sabrina Luke Emily In their own words Emily Sabrina Veronica Jane BY SABRINA* TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence. I was 18 years old and a freshman at UCLA when I was sexually assaulted. It is a night I have been trying to piece together for […]
In her own words: ‘What happened will follow me after graduation’
Introduction Survivor stories Marie Jane Veronica Sabrina Luke Emily In their own words Emily Sabrina Veronica Jane BY VERONICA* TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence. I am graduating this year, and it’s around that time of year when people start congratulating you for such an accomplishment. It has forced me to start […]
In her own words: ‘Reporting should not so dramatically hinder one’s recovery as it did for mine’
Introduction Survivor stories Marie Jane Veronica Sabrina Luke Emily In their own words Emily Sabrina Veronica Jane BY JANE* TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence. Just last night, I had another panic attack. I found myself gagging, my chest felt heavy, and I desperately tried to keep my shuddering breathing quiet in […]