@athenafarisx: ⚠️ Long caption, but it’s worth the read ⚠️ I know what it means when a system actually follows through, I know how often it fails, and I know what it feels like when people decide a victim is the problem. I was 19 when I was given a toxic amount of alcohol, carried unconscious into a hotel, and assaulted. I fought hard to get my case to trial, I was picked apart and questioned throughout the process that took years to complete, and my (g)rapist was ultimately found guilty on every count. He was sentenced to 100 months in prison. Watching how the Cornell case has been mishandled is devastating. But what makes me angriest is the culture surrounding it. 57 men in a group chat, people allegedly knowing what was happening, and apparently not one person deciding that a woman’s safety mattered more than fitting in. And then, somehow, the conversation becomes about what she drank, what she took, what she wore, what she remembers, or whether she is “credible” enough to deserve justice. Maybe it’s time we became more interested in the people committing the violence than in finding reasons to blame the women who survived it. Because as Mona Eltahawy said, “When you deny women a peaceful path to safety and justice, you make violence the only logical language left to speak." #iamjanedoe #cornelluniversity #SA #sasurvivor🖤 #aileenwuornos

Ron :

Preach on sister! This happened to my wife in college and had to deal with the trauma on her own for the longest time. Complete BS!

Ben Reason :

Hi Athena

yougottobekidding (David) :

That was so sad to hear about

Mario :

Hello from Austria 🇦🇹

Elias Scorsone :

Agreed. I’m outraged it happened to you, too. I don’t get the appeal of hurting women, or folks who defend bullies by default even when it’s ruining their own lives. I call it out when I see it.

Firespark120 :

well said. sorry to hear that you went through that, but I'm glad he got prison time, even though 100 months doesn't seem like enough. and I don't have full knowledge of the Cornell case, but from what you've said, anyone who was associated in that chat deserves the maximum sentence, and prayers to the victim(s). I'm gonna do some research about the case so I can stay in the loop

Drake :

Things like this shouldn’t happen to women but also they way we handled the issue was just wrong . We’re lost as a society

Kenneth Morris :

Just when I didn't think you couldn't get any more beautiful. Your message is well written and spoken. I hope people will listen. 🥰

Ade Mason :

Finally justice. I know how long this has been going on & how extremely difficult & frustrating it must have been. You are amazing & courageous x

J Dub🌹🌹 :

Always absolutely perfection! 💯

Jeffo1 :

Big hugs and love x

pavelx0x0 :

Hezké řasy😉

RF25REDS :

You are a beautiful and strong lady. ❤️🥰

Mft 68 :

Well said. Now let's hope someone listens.

randystone5 :

absolutely perfection always love you hunny 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Deivid :

você está certa.

Travion Allen :

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Tamario Martin :

Will forever love how strong, kind and courageous you are. ❤️🥰

Mikey MicMookies :

Its stories like these that are my reasoning for always being kind to every women I meet. unfortunately most women have stories like these or some version and its so disheartening to hear not only as a Man but in general. I only hope more Men speak up and defend women better in the future because this stigma of men not sharing emotions or always trying to be "cool" is so stupid to me. Who cares what other Men say about you, your seriously gonna stay quiet when another man makes a misogynistic joke, or stay quit when he makes an uncomfortable statement😤 SPEAK UP! not only for the women but for yourself as a Man show some damn back bone and use your natural born instinct to freaking protect someone like damn!! these cases infuriate me on level I cant even describe i swear. sometime I hate society 😤😡 sorry for the rant. you're incredibly strong by the way for even talking about it so openly im sorry you've experienced that but thank you for sharing an speaking on it 🙌🏾

Mary Kate Cosper :

I’m so proud of you for speaking out, and helping others speak out and giving a safe space to. Regardless of scrutiny and criticism in the process you step up for others and also have the strength to carry your own trauma at the same time. You’re so strong! I love you beyond measure babe. Your heart and advocacy about this doesn’t go unnoticed. You go girl! 🤍

93kellybrian :

Well said, bad men win when good men do nothing. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤️

Matthew Burns :

✌✌✌

Bob :

Admire you!!!

Henrik 1967 :