People love a real tragedy when they think it cannot happen to them. - Roxane Gay

So many years past being raped, I tell myself what happened is “in the past.” This is only partly true. In too many ways, the past is still with me. The past is written on my body. I carry it every single day. The past sometimes feels like it might kill me. It is a very heavy burden.

I don’t want them, or anyone, to think I am nothing more than the worst thing that has ever happened to me.

There’s a lot to love about breaking things.