take back the night

[luckisallugot]

So i finally did it. I finally got up and told the truth. It was so strange hearing everyone tell their stories. I didn't go to it with the intention of telling my own story, but I felt like if i left there that night without getting up I would regret it in so many ways. Pod said she was proud of me. I don't know if I'm necessarily proud though

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[boilingsoil]

collective pride. gratefulness for your courage. anger that it happened to someone else.

that's what they were feeling.

and although you felt ashamed, i hope you'll find that standing up and sharing your story takes AWAY from that shame. because it happened to other people, and it wasn't their fault, either.

you are a survivor.
you may not feel like you're surviving.

but you're here, right?

i'm thinking of going to take back the night, tonight, at loyola. i can only hope it's as meaningful an experience for me as it was for you.

i am so proud of you.

[_beachedwhale_]

i love you beyond words. we need to talk soon so i can know what this entry is about...but i am positive i am proud of you.

LOVELOVELOVELOVE

[honeyandapples]

you are amazing for doing this. an incredible amount of strength and courage exists within you.

722, I'm proud of you

[jcypher]

We don't talk a whole lot but I was really proud of you when I read this. I know that I don't know your whole story but I think it is incredibly courageuos of you to share something like that with all of the people that were there that night. Not that you weren't high up on it already, but you definelty bumped up a few points on the respect scale after I read your entry. I am very impressed and I am really proud of you.

[anonymous]

you are beyond amazing .... there is nothing to be ashamed of, you are truly one of the strongest people i know and i am so proud of you...and proud to call you my friend

lovee you always....
danielle