My rapist is a “feminist” who goes to marches against violence against women. I promise you his sisters would say “But my brother would never hurt a woman. He’s a feminist!” Which is why I don’t care what friends/acquaintances/family/etc say when someone is accused of abuse.

Yeah. It can be hard - world-shattering, even - to learn that someone you know and love in this particular way is a monster. I was shattered to learn that one of my grandfathers was one. My initial instinct was to defend him, just as Lily-Rose is doing here. That changed quickly, though. I have only empathy for her,…

The problem with constantly mentioning Rolling Stone and Duke is they indicate how rare false allegations are. People always mention these same few cases over and over to show that false allegations happen. But when you consider that tens of thousands of domestic violence incidents and rapes are reported to police…

Ultimately, he’s not really 100% one or the other - an amazing father OR a full-time abuser, but a bit of both; which is what makes domestic abuse so complicated for family members and victims. It’s not just black or white and it’s really difficult to grapple with the fact that someone you love and who loves you (or…

Plenty of abusive people are selectively abusive. Some people get the horns, and others don’t. People are complex.

I was just talking to my mom about this today. My father was never physically abusive towards me, but I do remember times where he was physically abusive towards my brother. He was emotionally abusive to both my brother and me, and I later learned how horrible he was to my mother when they were married. Luckily she…

That young lady is a tearing beauty.

While the testimony of family members can’t be entirely disregarded, it is common enough for someone to be violent with some people and not with others. Unfortunately, character references will not resolve the conflict between Heard and Depp.

Is there where I get to complain about how *after* I quit my job at Bank of America, I found out I was blocked from a promotion because, despite my boss, his boss, and several peers recommending me enthusiastically, the boss above them had an uncomfortable boner for me and said my attire was inappropriate?

But she literally got handcuffed for trying to talk over the judge.

I’m getting the sinking feeling that this guy was probably a seasoned child rapist. He explained away all the signs of sexual abuse and got to get his hands on children over and over again for more “treatment.” Very devious and sick of this guy.

Did anyone listen to the This American Life recently with a woman describing her life after her genitals were mutilated in childhood? It’s a devastating piece but just so well done. She talks about confronting her mother who had the procedure done to her daughter even though she had also gone through it. It’s so…

Second.

I related to more of this than I feel comfortable with, to be honest. These are hard things to admit or say, even to one’s self.

Okay, you sadistic bastard. Some chilies can cause chemical burns. The vagina is a vulnerable body part with a delicately maintained ecosystem. Kindly stick that chili in your eye and think about what you've done.

UGH. Pranks that are either physically or emotionally hurtful are NEVER FUNNY. What the fuck is wrong with these people.

I’m in college and I have so many people asking for some of my meds. Like okay:

All of this. My parents didn’t allow my doctors to prescribe stimulants when I was in school, partially because of the pearl-clutching that surrounds ADHD diagnosis and treatment in children, and I straight up suffered for it. At 26, I’m finally on the right stuff, and it’s a game changer. People who want to side eye…

and who wants low level extended release amphetamines anyway?! that shit does NOTHING to get you high...

You do realize that ADHD is a real neurobiological developmental disorder, and that stimulant medication has been shown many times to be the most effective treatment? Sure, stimulants may be over-prescribed, and idiot college students will get high on whatever they can get their hands on, but whatever personal…