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pandothiel's review
5.0
That was a difficult read, but oh so powerful and therapeutic.
As individual Catriona's experience of sexual assault and violence is, a lot of her feelings and reactions exactly mirrored mine.
When I came forward with my experience of sexual violence, no one believed me. Ensued months of doubts, of gaslighting that made me lose my mind. Although I am now confident in talking about my experience, this book made me feel seen, heard, and understood. Which is more than I've experienced since it occurred.
It is a necessary read, not just for survivors and their support system, but for anyone living in this world. It is a glimpse into what surviving sexual violence is like - even though words can only describe an extent that will never encompass the entire live reality of victim-survivors.
It is also an essay diving into sexism and rape culture, how it pervades our society, and how much more work needs to be done to tackle sexual violence issues and hope for a better world for victim-survivors, and potential ones.
As individual Catriona's experience of sexual assault and violence is, a lot of her feelings and reactions exactly mirrored mine.
When I came forward with my experience of sexual violence, no one believed me. Ensued months of doubts, of gaslighting that made me lose my mind. Although I am now confident in talking about my experience, this book made me feel seen, heard, and understood. Which is more than I've experienced since it occurred.
It is a necessary read, not just for survivors and their support system, but for anyone living in this world. It is a glimpse into what surviving sexual violence is like - even though words can only describe an extent that will never encompass the entire live reality of victim-survivors.
It is also an essay diving into sexism and rape culture, how it pervades our society, and how much more work needs to be done to tackle sexual violence issues and hope for a better world for victim-survivors, and potential ones.
abigailrose's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Sexual violence, Child abuse, and Sexual harassment
cherryrobbers's review
5.0
i‘m so glad i picked this up, not only as it was educational in many different ways but it also helped me personally. it‘s a tough read, no question, but an important and amazing one nonetheless! all i can say is thank you for writing this
lisa_doe's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Racism, and Rape