“Why men rape is unknown to most. No one can tell. Some say it is a pathological assertion of power over a victim. The news would tell us that sexual abuse is usually done by men under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. Little do we hear about a perpetrator who is kind, intelligent, compassionate, and good-hearted.
And why? And for what?”
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read the full story of Ariel (not her real name), on MasticadoresIndia discover how her “no” gave her a lifetime of freedom and a a lifetime of self-worth.i am grateful to Terveen and the entire staff of MasticadoresIndia for publishing this story in conjunction of the International Women’s Day; March 8, 2023.
may every woman find the courage to say “no” when needed just like Ariel.
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Why men rape is unknown to most. No one can tell. Some say it is a pathological assertion of power over a victim. The news would tell us that sexual abuse is usually done by men under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. Little do we hear about a perpetrator who is kind, intelligent, compassionate, and good-hearted.
And why? And for what?
A marriage proposal.
Such was the story of Ariel.
She was in her early 20’s when that happened. A long-time suitor, whom she had turned down many times, became her friend; that was his request.
“If we can’t be lovers, at least can we be friends?”
And so they were friends. Friends for a little while. Until that one afternoon when a supposed friendly meet-up turned into a nightmare.
Ariel could no longer recall in complete detail how it all happened. She literally…
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