Labeling The Rape

I pushed him away with all of my strength, tried to prevent him from pulling down my clothes, and verbally expressed that I did not want to. Yet, it took me a long time to accept that I conceived my daughter from rape.

Growing up, I had always associated rape with being very violent, such as choking and punching, and I could not place that label onto myself.

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I have also realized how my initial response of not responding immediately afterwards was a way I was protecting myself.

I’ve recently reported it to the Houston Police Department and I feel free.

-rain lilies bloom