Shout Out: Holy shit, Maggie is amazing!
“After dealing with a sexual assault at the beginning of last semester, I was able to still finish with a 3.32. That’s the lowest GPA I’ve ever produced in my three years at college, but it was good enough to keep my scholarship. I’ll graduate this May without paying a cent for college, too! I have now started therapy, have told some members of my family, am possibly starting some medication to help, and am finally able to look at brighter things.” - Maggie
Maggie, I’m so thrilled with your commitment to your education and your health. I’m proud of you for taking the necessary steps and making yourself a priority. By sharing your story, you’re helping someone else grow gradually stronger.
College is not a safe place. It makes me sad to say that, but it’s true. A lot of us have been through what you experienced and, God, I wish it never happened. It’s possible to feel good again, it just takes as long as it takes.
This is a good opportunity for me to give my semi-annual rape speech: Just because you don’t think of yourself as a rapist doesn’t mean you aren’t one. Reconsider your actions and don’t lay a finger on anyone unless they’re stone cold sober, of age, awake, and they tell you it’s OK to touch them. In fact, get it in writing.
xoxoxoxoxoxox
Hey Lovers,
When something good happens to you, I want to hear about it. Graduations, good work, positive relationship stuff, being a super friend, getting a badass compliment- anything that you’re happy about- email the details to me at emailingrachel@gmail.com and I’ll post a congratulatory shout out.
Lovin’ You,
Rachel
