Personal Narrative: Victims Of Sexual Assault
Throughout my college-life, I have never been sexually assaulted nor raped, but I have heard stories from friends who did experience one or both. According to studies, 1 in 5 women are sexually assaulted in college. Although I heard stories about sexual assault and rape from friends, I never thought a family member of mine was a victim of sexual assault. My mother was sexually assaulted when she was a sophomore at college that took place at a house party.
During my mother’s sophomore year, she and her sorority friends were invited to a house party by one of her fraternity friends so, they went. When they arrived at the party, there were a few people present at the party and like most house parties, alcohol was served. Throughout the party, my mother socialized with her friends. My mom also did drink alcohol to the …show more content…
However, I was a bit disappointed that my mother did not call the police to report the assaulter because every victim deserves justice. I admit, I was also glad that he was beaten up , but violence will only make things worse. My mom did reveal that he did apologize to her few months later. Furthermore, I agree with my mother about bringing family and friends with you wherever you go. However, if a person were to go somewhere alone, he or she should always let someone know where he or she is going. In addition, not only women should protect themselves, but men as well because men can be sexually assaulted or raped as well. Lastly, my mother never ever wants me to handle the situation like she did without calling law enforcement and she advices me to never be afraid to tell her if someone sexually assaulted me. Luckily, I have learned self-defense and bring my cell phone and pepper spray in case of sexual assault or rape. Overall, the interview was informative for me to know that anything can happen and it is important to prepare for dangerous
During my mother’s sophomore year, she and her sorority friends were invited to a house party by one of her fraternity friends so, they went. When they arrived at the party, there were a few people present at the party and like most house parties, alcohol was served. Throughout the party, my mother socialized with her friends. My mom also did drink alcohol to the …show more content…
However, I was a bit disappointed that my mother did not call the police to report the assaulter because every victim deserves justice. I admit, I was also glad that he was beaten up , but violence will only make things worse. My mom did reveal that he did apologize to her few months later. Furthermore, I agree with my mother about bringing family and friends with you wherever you go. However, if a person were to go somewhere alone, he or she should always let someone know where he or she is going. In addition, not only women should protect themselves, but men as well because men can be sexually assaulted or raped as well. Lastly, my mother never ever wants me to handle the situation like she did without calling law enforcement and she advices me to never be afraid to tell her if someone sexually assaulted me. Luckily, I have learned self-defense and bring my cell phone and pepper spray in case of sexual assault or rape. Overall, the interview was informative for me to know that anything can happen and it is important to prepare for dangerous