saw now bad men existed take advantage weakness insecurity found viola — Aspen Matis, Girl Woods: A Memoir

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I saw now that bad men existed who would take advantage of any weakness and insecurity they found when violating a victim. I saw it was not my fault; I did not choose to be raped or kidnapped. But now I was learning how to protect myself from the predators, to trust my No and my instinct and my strength. I was learning I was not to blame, I couldn't prevent men from trying to hurt me, but I could definitely fight back. And sometimes fighting back worked.

Aspen Matis, Girl in the Woods: A Memoir

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