This is the fourth installment of The Long Story series, subtitled: “Strength comes from refusing to be shamed,” by blogger Manxome at Climacteric Clambake, who writes: “In the interest of disclosure and empowerment, of stubbornness and sheer attitude, I hereby submit my experience with sexual assault. I am not objective in this area, I take it personally. I have every right to. I am tired of silence and shame.”
Part 1, “Petrification,” is here. Part 2, “Dehumanization,” is here. Part 3, “Humiliation,” is here. Part 4, “Visualization” is here.