Because She fought back
Because She was brave
Beacause She endured
Because She was not a victim
Because She refused to stay silent
Because there were countless others like her who needed a voice
Because it wasn’t only happening to girls and women
Because men and boys were enduring this as well
Because they were no longer victims but survivors
Because justice needed to be served
Because no one asks to be abused or raped
Because your jeans are not a sign of consent
Because of Melissa. My college roommate
Because of the awareness and the stigma
Because Brock Turner only served 3 months
Because the healing can finally begin for each person one day at a time
Because it is not their fault
Because it is not about sex but power
Because it has to end and we are the only ones who can help make it
Because knowledge is power and your best defense is to outsmart someone
Because enough is enough
Because I stand and support all survivors of sexual violence
Because out of something very bad, can come something “good”
"Just The Good Stuff" 