September 28, 2021 – Survivors to Superheroes

R. Kelly’s conviction offers hope, at last, to survivors, but only after decades of abuse and judicial failure

Alyssa Henderson September 28, 2021 0 Comments

TW: Mentions of sexual abuse and trafficking In a bittersweet ruling, R. Kelly was convicted on all charges for the sexual exploitation of a child, bribery, racketeering, and sex trafficking in Brooklyn earlier this week, facing a possible 10 years to life in prison. While this justice is a relief, especially for the survivors who boldly stepped forward to share their stories, the fact that...

Why Body Neutrality is a Better Approach for Me as a Sexual Assault Survivor

Julia Kopala September 28, 2021 0 Comments

From a very young age, I became aware of my body as an object. When my grandmother would tell me “sit up straight” or “suck in that belly,” I began to internalize this constant external scrutiny of my body. Like me, many young people are taught that we are not worthy of love, attention, and praise until we look a certain way. We are implicitly and explicitly told that we are meant to be...