Fall is among us. Leaves change, but everything still feels the same for me. I try to move forward, but I stay put. But hey I am not taking steps back.
I see that as a victory, though.
I made it through the month with very little break down, so even a bigger win. Sometimes though I want to have a breakdown just to feel the relief that comes after one. Crying, screaming, and letting it all out is surprisingly healthy! So just let it out. It is AMAZING how better you feel after it.
You what is NOT amazing. The slut shaming that is involved during the fall holiday... Halloween. If a want to dress as a sexy bunny, dog, witch, etc. I am allowed to. That by no means is an invitation. A dress is not consent. I hate how people say, oh well you were asking for it when you dress like that or when you drink like that. Nope not at all. A side effect of beer or liquor is not rape. Rape is done by the rapist not a dress or alcohol.
People seriously need to stop that stigma, its annoying and hurtful. Time to reclaim the holiday and not be afraid to dress the way you want.
I don't even want to know the number of people who woke up on Saturday or Sunday knowing that they were just assaulted over halloween weekend. ugh people disgust me.
But I am glad to be apart of this community and heal with everyone around me. Its hard but we are in this together. So continue to be support to each other. I am here for anyone who needs to talk or needs advice.
