I was a mere five years old when my stepfather first came into my room in the dead of night. He whispered my name and when I… Read more “He raped me for seven years and blamed me”
Tag: Victim blaming
Strong, independent, educated – and abused
The most recent social media hashtag party invited all and sundry to #SaveMelania. … Yes, the new First Lady of the US. That Melania. Even the most… Read more “Strong, independent, educated – and abused”
What people don’t tell you about the aftermath of sexual trauma
There are many difficulties one goes through after a traumatic event. We hear all about these; the stages of grief, decisions of whether to tell family, friends,… Read more “What people don’t tell you about the aftermath of sexual trauma”
Remembering Khwezi: Her life was taken long before she died
Her name was Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo. She was lesbian. She was HIV positive. She was an activist. She accused Jacob Zuma of rape. She became known as Khwezi.… Read more “Remembering Khwezi: Her life was taken long before she died”
We need to change our attitude toward women, not just rape
One of the rapists in the brutal gang rape of a student in Delhi in 2012 has said the victim was to blame for the attack. “A… Read more “We need to change our attitude toward women, not just rape”