tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post3328705763981643089..comments2024-03-22T15:51:18.453-04:00Comments on 8th Day: Vanderbilt Reflections8thdayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-71880986650078495712015-03-09T09:39:25.597-04:002015-03-09T09:39:25.597-04:00I have no clue of the why. It is frightening how e...I have no clue of the why. It is frightening how evil people can be. You have come so far in your journey - so much to be proud of. I also can't imagine so many people witnessing it and not doing anything about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-15511744494871377552015-03-09T08:42:38.007-04:002015-03-09T08:42:38.007-04:00I often have an issue, on all blogspot blogs if I ...I often have an issue, on all blogspot blogs if I try to log in to my google account to leave a comment. I have found it easier just to comment as anonymous and then sign my name, which I forgot to do on my first comment here. - MicheleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-61803506515526895352015-03-08T21:29:04.527-04:002015-03-08T21:29:04.527-04:00Are people having problems with blogger everywhere...Are people having problems with blogger everywhere, or just my blog? I have never changed any of my security settings so I'm not sure why it is suddenly a problem. But I am sorry folks are having this issue and especially appreciative for your perseverance. 8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-43893317445477933472015-03-08T21:27:00.948-04:002015-03-08T21:27:00.948-04:00I do worry about the level of violence that is now...I do worry about the level of violence that is now accepted in our society. Chilling is exactly the word.<br /><br />All hails indeed.8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-70401896661931085892015-03-08T21:24:20.867-04:002015-03-08T21:24:20.867-04:00That is a good point, but sad to think about - are...That is a good point, but sad to think about - are some people just evil, no matter what? <br /><br />Thank you for your kind words and your support.8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-29145473087256076932015-03-08T21:20:32.053-04:002015-03-08T21:20:32.053-04:00I am rather surprised that you had to google this ...I am rather surprised that you had to google this case as you live so close to it. I would have thought that you would have been inundated with the news. And while I agree with you that our culture objectifies women and use sex to sell everything, I'm not sure there is a correlation between that and rape. Most experts say that rape is not about sex, but I'm not so sure about that 8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-36390285130059927432015-03-08T21:14:12.605-04:002015-03-08T21:14:12.605-04:00Thank you. I haven't had a chance to read the...Thank you. I haven't had a chance to read the articles but I will. And thank you for your support and prayers.8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-32532047783187828292015-03-08T21:12:43.237-04:002015-03-08T21:12:43.237-04:00I have to say that I am very proud of the work tha...I have to say that I am very proud of the work that I did. But even more so I am grateful to have the people who supported me. And you, my friend, are always included in that list. Love right back at you.8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-15790728545610654712015-03-08T21:10:30.743-04:002015-03-08T21:10:30.743-04:00I suppose you are right about having evidence that...I suppose you are right about having evidence that a jury could see. I'm sure the sheer disgust of the events was enough to put these guys away. Still, it must be horrendous for this woman to have other people viewing it. <br /><br />It is kind of ironic that I knew a woman who went to Vanderbilt who had the same attitude - she DEMANDED respect from others but could not respect any of my 8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-90663564321188127332015-03-08T21:02:29.230-04:002015-03-08T21:02:29.230-04:00I've thought a lot about this since reading yo...I've thought a lot about this since reading your comment. I can say that cancer definitely gave me gifts. But rape? No. Perhaps because in my case it was so violent, so cruel, so humiliating. And I lost so much - the person I loved, the ability to have children, my sense of any safety, my whole identity. I suppose finally coming to some place of healing taught me something but I just 8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-59819529798788050332015-03-08T18:57:58.548-04:002015-03-08T18:57:58.548-04:00Finally. Thank you Blogger. Finally. Thank you Blogger. Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-70329299421214259852015-03-08T18:56:54.911-04:002015-03-08T18:56:54.911-04:00With a society that glorifies violence, sex and de...With a society that glorifies violence, sex and devalue women on several tiers, stands to reason we have what we have. Chilling. <br /><br />Your recovery and growth is nothing short of remarkable. All hails to you and your networks of support<br /><br />*edited many times over, thanks to Blogger mess* . Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-26195036802617657982015-03-07T21:29:12.229-05:002015-03-07T21:29:12.229-05:00I think it is an impossible question to answer. H...I think it is an impossible question to answer. How can a man burn another man alive in a cage? I don't think there is an answer to pure evil. <br /><br />I keep trying to write more than that but nothing comes through except my anger. I am just so very happy that you had the final word by healing and living so beautifully. Mattynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-81214927070030919822015-03-07T12:06:16.143-05:002015-03-07T12:06:16.143-05:00I googled that case and the first hit was on the S...I googled that case and the first hit was on the Sports Illustrated story about it. Next to the article was an advertisement with a photo of a barely-covered model in a swimsuit. And I thought that said it all. Are we surprised that we have a rape culture when women are so consistently objectified? When our bodies are used to sell things? When popular books and movies tell us women want to be Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-55811044674701163022015-03-06T17:02:05.115-05:002015-03-06T17:02:05.115-05:00My thoughts are quickly outgrowing a comment box. ...My thoughts are quickly outgrowing a comment box. I will send you an email later this weekend.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00878879338335090175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-28370188884388949462015-03-06T16:59:30.617-05:002015-03-06T16:59:30.617-05:00I have too many thoughts and opinions to put them ...I have too many thoughts and opinions to put them all in a comment (especially with the Google giving me trouble), but I will say this: I am so impressed with your incredible growth and resilience and strength. You are a wonderful example of overcoming horror. Overcoming fear and despair. So many people are not able to do that. You, my dear 8, are a testament to refusing to give up. <br />As ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07477806052578880686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-493941800920502822015-03-06T10:48:15.432-05:002015-03-06T10:48:15.432-05:00But thank god there was a video in this circumstan...But thank god there was a video in this circumstance because otherwise these animals would have gotten off the hook with the "affluenza" defense. The people who go to these schools are too rich and too spoiled and so fuckin entitled that they don't even realize that their behavior is not human. They all demand to be treated like gods and treat everyone else like shit. And when Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-39528574977527630492015-03-05T14:08:11.015-05:002015-03-05T14:08:11.015-05:00You know how she will get over it - you've tra...You know how she will get over it - you've traveled that road yourself and so have many of others of us. She will find solace in like minded souls and find strength in the light they bring to her life. She will make many, many friends she never would have had otherwise. I do not for one second wish rape on anyone, but I am far enough along on my own journey of healing to know that it bringsKalisis Risinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15686870157795479351noreply@blogger.com