Fighters

The fight against sexual abuse has been a long standing one. We grew up in a society where at times these crimes were accepted but most times they were simply over looked. We were told by society, by family, by friends, by the law that these crimes were of no importance, that we should shut up and continue on in silence. That as we grew we would get over it, that we would forget. Those of us who have been victimized know that forgetting is not something that happens, that it takes time and help to get over it, that we need support and help. These crimes were not our fault, we did not instigate, we did not entice, we did not enjoy and we did not want it. Women over the years have been fighters; we fought to get to where we are today; there is a lot of room for growth, there is much to be done in terms of dealing with crimes of this nature, but we have to continue the fight, we have to stand up and shout to be heard. We have to stop being silent. We have opinions, we are in control and we have a say in what happens to our bodies and how we should be treated. We have to fight to see the changes we want. We have to fight......