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Originally Posted by afchic
Echoes, just because Ms. Logan is not handling her attack in the same manner some women would does not mean she is using it to further her career.
Since my rape, I have spent many hours relaying my attack, and how I got over it. Hopefully what I learned helped other women either prevent it from happening to them, or helping others being able to deal with it. Who is it to say she is not taking to the airwaves to do the same thing? Would you say I was using my rape to further my career?
We are all not the same, we all react differently to different things. I do not think it is fair of you to be judging her because she is handling her attack in a public manner, just because it is not how you would do it if it were you.
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Very well said, afchick.
I have great respect for victims like you and Ms. Logan who break the silence and speak about their attacks. Ms. Logan has the advantage of a public platform with which to educate and dispel the view that being a rape victim is something to be ashamed of.
Silence only perpetuates the myth that victims somehow brought the assault on themselves. Rape victims should be encouraged to speak out. Hopefully, Ms. Logan's interview will help others.