This Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month, My Body Is Taking Center Stage
So when I PR in my barbell squats, when I run for hours and feel strong, when I feel my core burn as I do a headstand, when I land the splits, when I reach the summit of a hike, when I walk with the sun on my face - it is the biggest antidote. Because they all truly do the opposite for me - I have to connect to my body in those moments, I have to witness what it can do. I have to feel it. THE PRIVILEGE!
Medical Forensic Exams
The first few moments after a sexual assault can be a very difficult and confusing time. You may have questions and be faced with multiple decisions. During this time you may not want, or be ready, to make many of these decisions. This is common and okay.
Volare Partners With WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, The Musical!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is grateful for its partnership with [Volare] and for the resources they provide to those living similar stories, not on stage, but in their daily lives. We hope the resources and reminders below are helpful and supportive.
Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is a form of sexual violence. It refers to any sexual contact or behavior that happens without explicit consent. Sexual assault can cause harm and impact someone’s life.
I Was In An Abusive Relationship And What I Really Needed Was Community
What do we actually expect people to believe? Why wouldn’t I think it was a “me” problem? Why wouldn’t I think that his behavior was nothing else but uncontrollable love? That’s what he was saying, anyway. And after the repeated chorus of “but they’re such a nice person,” from everyone you know, you start to have doubts that it's not just…you.