Many disabled women are assaulted each year. Forgetting my own rape feels impossible. After the attack, I became preoccupied with the idea that my case would be questioned because of my disability. But what happened continues to haunt meWhy is so little being done to address the everyday assault of disabled women?I have been a wheelchair user for a number of years, due to a progressive condition. I have been a rape survivor for four. These things are more connected than you might think.I first met Alex (not his real name) four years ago. We were at a house party. He was drunk and I was sober; this would become a running theme. Continue reading… https://ift.tt/3FJSilZ

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