Comments | belenen: such a small word... so much torment.

belenen

such a small word... so much torment.

Aug 30, 2005 05:01

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sexual abuse, sexually violent language, communication / words, rants

Comments 38

shioneh September 1 2005, 12:25:51 UTC

I am so sorry that I triggered you like that. I honestly wondered about the wording I used, I'm sensitive about rape and abuse myself, (though obviously not so sensitive that I would not use the word in the context that I did) and i wasn't trying to undermine real rape or offend anyone in that sentence. i really appreciate you posting this and not just biting back on your pain even though you felt awkward about it..
I am so sorry :(

belenen September 11 2005, 08:49:04 UTC

You are so forgiven. I just didn't have the guts to approach you and possibly get shot down (like with that other girl) -- I am so grateful for you being understanding and sensitive. Thank you sweetie.

writer_lilies September 1 2005, 14:02:26 UTC

Okay, someone needs to monitor that community. I just posted links where I knew stuff is usually funny. I don't know if my post is the one you're talking about or not.

belenen September 11 2005, 08:49:43 UTC

Totally not blaming you, but you know that already. ;-) No worries.

i_own_taffy September 1 2005, 14:09:57 UTC

Hey, I know you don't know me, I think I left one comment about your fish once, but that was ages ago. I just wanted to say I can completely relate with how you reacted and how you feel. And the post you made the other day about trust, especially with males as well. I wasn't sure what to say really, but I decided to comment on this one. I really hope you don't mind. And I completely agree it's the worst thing someone can do. I hope you're okay. <3

belenen September 11 2005, 08:51:43 UTC

Oh, I certainly don't mind. Thanks for your comment; it's good to know that I'm not alone on this. ;-)

ohsaycanyousay September 1 2005, 18:54:51 UTC

I have a major problem with this too, and often times other people just don't get it. I absolutely hate it when people use the word "rape" as a metaphor for something else.

belenen September 11 2005, 08:56:25 UTC

I know. I think most of them just don't understand the devastation in that little word... and then some of them just don't care.

talkingpotato September 1 2005, 19:11:04 UTC

*hugs* I agree in that there are some words that are used far too lightly and can end up hurting someone else.

belenen September 11 2005, 08:57:14 UTC

*hugs back* Thank you for the support, it really matters to me. *hugs again*