You people know who you are. Get frelled.

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On the subject of dealing with an assault, I do speak with firsthand knowledge. I have had counseling. I have had help.
My intention was NOT to offend you, or anyone else. I don’t know what else I can say to convey that- I’m sorry.

And Amanda, please don’t twist my words around to say I think anyone who shares their story is “bragging” online about what happened to them. That’s not what I said, intended, or would ever say because that’s just STUPID to make a statement as such. I didn’t and haven’t named names, I will not, but I don’t play the “Well my story is worse than yours” game- which it’s come down to. There’s been a few people I thought were “friends” whom I’ve opened up to, they’ve more or less belittled me, laughed and have come back with stories that were “bigger and better” than my own. I’ve stayed silent while they laugh behind my back full well knowing what’s being said about me. Whether or not you believe my intentions were malicious or not is your decision to make- but I did NOT mean for my comment to be interpreted the way it was and has been. I’m sorry for wording it not quite the right way. I don’t ever think someone should suffer through an assault, or multiple ones, but in reality- it happens. Every day. I’d never wish it upon my worst enemy.

I’m sorry you girls feel this way and I’ve upset you.

The people you have personally interacted with cope in their own ways. They are not “normal” ways for “normal” people. If you have spoken with enough people on the subject, volunteered at a rape crisis center, or were victimized yourself, you’d know that there is no such thing as a “normal” way to cope, and you’d understand why the suggestion is so harmful and offensive.

Since you have admitted that you made this statement, the best thing you can possibly do is apologize for it. That shouldn’t be so hard as they were unintentional, correct? I’m certain the apology would be appreciated and accepted by anyone and everyone who was hurt by your remarks.

I did NOT mean the words as you twist them. And I made it a point to reference people I personally have interacted with- my mistake simply was unintentionally making it a blanket statement.