by Our Stories Untold | Aug 15, 2012 | Free, Our Stories Untold Blog
by Hillary Watson Editor’s Note: This cross-post comes from a fellow Goshen College alum, Hillary. I first saw this post on a friend’s facebook page. A repeated “amen!” ran through my head as I ravaged the post with my eyes. It was as if...
by Rae Halder | Jul 17, 2012 | Free, Our Stories Untold Blog
When I began Our Stories Untold I didn’t know what direction this website would take. I knew I wanted to create a comfortable space for women (and men) to share their stories of sexual abuse and violence. I particularly wanted to open that space up to women (and men)...
by Our Stories Untold | Jun 26, 2012 | Features, Free, Our Stories Untold Blog
by Anonymous Note from the editor: The author is remaining anonymous because, as the author stated to me: “I work with kids. I Google my employers, and I’m sure they Google me. I don’t want to invite the possibility of ever not getting a job, or...
by Rae Halder | Jun 20, 2012 | Free, Our Stories Untold Blog
This post is in reflection of a June 19, 2012, NPR “Talk of the Nation” segment titled, “Many Who Are Sexually Abused Keep Quiet.” Please click the NPR logo to the right to listen to the full piece and to read the official transcript. When I...
by Rae Halder | Jun 5, 2012 | Free, Our Stories Untold Blog
Liberian social worker, women’s rights advocate, author, peace activist, and 2011 Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee once said: “It’s time for women to stop being politely angry.” I for one am absolutely fed up with being politely angry. That is why I have taken...