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    Tag: rape culture

    Preyed

      Whispers penetrate flesh walls, secrets resound like a melody within the temple of mind. A church choir of boys sing Latin, a tongue they never understood,… Read more “Preyed”

    October 25, 2018October 29, 2018 by Sabrina Escorcio

    What Every Woman Knows- Christine Ray

    I originally wrote this piece in October of 2016.   A friend reminded me today of it, stating, ‘it is as wrenching, heartbreaking, and infuriating today.’  Its a… Read more “What Every Woman Knows- Christine Ray”

    October 8, 2018 by braveandrecklessblog

    Raped — One Pamela Pusumane

    The air is bit heavier today. Smiling is a cross — heavier than the last one And I am not ready to fall. I don’t think I… Read more “Raped — One Pamela Pusumane”

    May 12, 2018May 11, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

    Kali- mahish.asur-mar.dini

    He painted me dark like the goddess on the wall, and in grandma’s locket. Then, he pinned me against glass; Hands apart, wide-eyed, coffee-skinned; My arms covered… Read more “Kali- mahish.asur-mar.dini”

    May 11, 2018May 11, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

    From #metoo You- Roz Weaver

      There is an anger that sits in the pit of your stomach a sorrow that weighs down your bones some days you bang your head against… Read more “From #metoo You- Roz Weaver”

    May 10, 2018May 11, 2018 by braveandrecklessblog

    Bad Touch – mahish.asur-mar.dini.

    At eight, I used to read the newspaper aloud. I read, “A GIRL OF 3 RAPED BY 7.” My aunt, horrified, said, “Who puts such news in… Read more “Bad Touch – mahish.asur-mar.dini.”

    May 9, 2018April 28, 2018 by Aurora Phoenix

    Twenty Months- Roz Weaver

      It’s been twenty months but at least once a week I still discredit my mind’s version of that night interrogate memories like they owe me answers… Read more “Twenty Months- Roz Weaver”

    May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 by braveandrecklessblog

    Honour-Mahish.asur-mar.dini

      The men of this forest aren’t ashamed of comparing themselves to flies that feed on every piece of sugar they find; They said I was sugar,… Read more “Honour-Mahish.asur-mar.dini”

    May 7, 2018May 8, 2018 by Kindra M. Austin

    Response Poem: Made for Him- Christine Ray

    The video for Niia’s Made for You is one of the most disturbing, provocative and mesmerizing music videos I have ever seen. I could not look away even when… Read more “Response Poem: Made for Him- Christine Ray”

    May 6, 2018May 8, 2018 by braveandrecklessblog

    The Name They Call Her- Christine Ray

      Always said with venom Always intended to punish “How dare you?!” it asked her insinuating that she was uppity presumptuous a ball breaker to draw a… Read more “The Name They Call Her- Christine Ray”

    April 28, 2018April 28, 2018 by braveandrecklessblog

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