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[sofiaviolet]

The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center is holding a training session on June 4th for its Survivor Speakers Bureau.

I should apply; I want to do that. I am afraid to apply; what if I can't?

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[erika]

Just FYI, I am in the process of starting volunteering for a crisis center and if you've been sexually assaulted, they will ask about it and ask if you're in therapy/you've dealt with it. If you can't answer that honestly with a yes, you probably have your answer.

[sofiaviolet]

I can't answer yes to therapy but I can offer a pretty solid yes to "dealt with it."

I think I'm less worried about the speaking than I am about the commitment - even though I've had the ability for a few years to Do Stuff, I'm still not entirely sure where my on-meds limits are. I should ask how many speeches I might do in a month, whether there are other activities associated with the SSB, etc. Knowing that might be soothing.

[erika]

That makes perfect sense & I really hope my first comment didn't come off as harsh. I just wanted to let you know--they won't necessarily tiptoe around the subject. <3

[sofiaviolet]

Not harsh at all. :)