Carla Robinson
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Carla Robinson
I Forgive You The Lies And I Forgive You For Not Believing The Truth
I forgive you for not believing me when I needed you.
‘Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones’ But My Emotionally Abusive Ex Could Do Much Worse
I soon became aware that I was afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing because he would lose control and he could do so quickly, and easily, that it was hard to know when or why it might happen.
The Attempted Suicide Letter I Never Wrote
You are responsible for your actions and your omissions, and sometimes your choices can cost someone their life.
’13 Reasons Why’ Is Not Bullshit
Sometimes they leave a mark far deeper than we’d care to admit.
But Was It Rape
Someone had taken my first real sexual experience from me.
5 Things You Don’t Realize You’re Struggling With Because You Have Anxiety
I’m often scared to speak out. What if I’m judged the way I was before? Will people view me differently?
What It’s Like Having An Invisible Illness, Because Nobody Ever Seems Convinced We’re Sick
It’s insulting to think that you think I want to be this way, and I’m simply making a choice not to improve.
BREAKING: Just Because You Bought Her A Drink Doesn’t Mean She Owes You Sex
A drink, or even several, does not mean anyone owes you sex. Or a phone number. They owe you nothing.
Here’s Why Rape Culture Is Absolutely Not A ‘Feminist Conspiracy’
Like Thomas Millar said, “It takes one rapist to commit rape, but it takes a village to create an environment where it happens over and over again.”
When I Was 12, They Told Me He Was Drunk And He Couldn’t Control Himself
He was testing me. He was testing my reaction. He was testing to see what I’d do. He was testing how far he could take it if anyone would notice if anyone would hear.
5 Things You (Probably) Don’t Know About Teaching
This is my sixth year as a teacher. There are days I love my job so much I couldn’t imagine any other and there are days I wonder how any teacher makes it to retirement.
When Breakups With Friends Hurt As Much As The Real Thing
You could love someone in a few months as much as some people love in a lifetime.