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Pastimes : Let's Talk About Our Feelings!!! -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: E who wrote (35108)	4/17/1999 11:40:00 PM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

I have read that these things happen. I have also read that the rapist uses these things as a balm to his ego, that the victim "wanted it." How hideous. I have also read, and this is the most pathetic, that victims of incest flagellate themselves for the rest of their lives becaus their bodies responded to the victimization. You and I know that the conscious mind must consent. The body has its animal aspects, and is not under conscious control. A brave man cannot control his fear, but he does not have to surrender to it. A professional performer may tremble, but performs nevertheless. There is no shame in having a human body. I feel great compassion for your sister. It must be terrible to have been raped. I hope that she has been able to overcome the great pain she undoubtedly felt, and did nothing to deserve.