Thanks for posting this 🤍 My trial’s in February, and that verdict really shook me—it’s such a stark reminder of how broken and flawed the system is. I’ve been slowly making peace with the fact that it’s a legal system, not a justice system. It wasn’t built to protect survivors, no matter how much it should. I’ve also come to terms with the reality that my case might be used to set precedent or be referenced in case law, and that’s a heavy weight to carry. But honestly… in the off chance I do “win”, it feels worth it. We can’t stop fighting - we will one day see the change 🤍
2025-07-29 03:45:17
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Michaela 🇨🇦 :
As women we are TAUGHT to do "whatever we need to do or say to survive" & then it gets held against us in the legal system. We all KNOW they are guilty of manipulation after the fact, guilty, all of them. She was powerless.
2025-07-29 12:57:44
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just_scrolling_3 :
Could they have called a trauma expert to explain this as part of her defence?
2025-07-29 14:09:11
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Ally ☽⍋☀︎ LGPC, NIT :
Thank you so much for speaking on this.
2025-07-29 13:42:33
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Nicole Annette 🇨🇦 :
Thank you! The judge just made it legal that consent videos “infer” consent 🙄. This was my worst fear of this case and it came true. Now men will be shoving cameras in girls’ faces after they assault them
2025-07-29 00:38:27
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Anna :
Thank you for posting this! She probably wanted to protect herself from further harm by saying what they told her to say.
2025-07-28 16:18:26
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sophie | therapist :
thank you so much for speaking up on this💓
2025-07-28 21:53:46
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madelinestherapycorner :
Thank you for speaking on this and using your platform ❤️
2025-07-28 20:12:15
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Shannon Barrett :
Not to mention, a “partner” can seem safe and then switch VERY quickly to being frightening and repulsive during at any point, and the idea that someone will be the same person throughout is simply not a given.
2025-07-28 23:26:35
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Elle :
The way you’re able to get your points across is so admirable. Well said!!👏🏽
2025-07-28 16:05:09
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Taylove Forevermore :
This is very articulately said, Lauren. Thank you so much for speaking out on this. There is still so very much ignorance regarding this. It is soooo sad AND disheartening. Again, thank YOU.
2025-07-28 15:56:38
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cassidy :
Thank you so much for speaking on this. If you are open to it, would love to see more content utilizing your knowledge on this issue — I think it could be beneficial for many ❤️
2025-07-28 23:09:48
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AC :
I hadn’t seen the news but wow this sounds absolutely devastating.
2025-07-28 23:04:26
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theartsytherapist🍁 :
Thank you for speaking on this. I’m beyond disappointed in how the judge handled this- she held 0 space for trauma and how it impacts a victim. Did not account for coercion.
2025-07-28 23:36:05
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heather :
So well said! And the whole thing about her weighing 138 vs 120, it doesn’t even matter bc she is a small stature person compared to 5 atheletes!?
2025-07-28 16:41:28
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ally_m_fit :
Thank you talking on and explaining the way you did. Beautifully said
2025-07-28 17:08:47
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Lindy :
Thank you for posting this Lauren!
2025-07-28 16:10:44
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Sarah🇨🇦 :
No doesn't mean no, anything but an enthusiastic yes means no.
2025-07-28 23:24:31
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Ally ☽⍋☀︎ LGPC, NIT :
The fact that they made her take a consent video alone should be so condemning
2025-07-29 13:41:07
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Shannon Barrett :
And AGHHH I am also so tired of explaining this to everyone as well. Tough space to hold for clinicians while trying to care for deeply misrepresented and misunderstood survivors.
2025-07-28 23:30:44
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Nicole Annette 🇨🇦 :
Oh yes and saying “my truth” is another reason she found the victim to be lying. She said she didn’t say “the truth” 🙄
2025-07-29 00:39:52
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gtr.her :
💔
2025-07-29 16:33:33
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Jen T :
👏👏
2025-07-29 03:16:38
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Alana | NY Mental Health Club :
👌
2025-07-29 01:23:35
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Sarah18271 :
😭
2025-07-28 19:07:24
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