Quote by Jodi Picoult

The thing that most people didn't understand...was that a rape victim and a victim of a fatal accident were both gone, forever. The difference was that the rape victim still had to go through the motions of being alive.

The thing that most people didn't understand...was that a ra

Summary

This quote highlights the often misunderstood reality faced by rape victims. It asserts that while both rape victims and victims of fatal accidents experience irreversible loss, the distinction lies in the psychological aftermath. Unlike victims of accidents who are deceased, rape victims are still forced to bear the burden of living with the traumatic experience. The quote serves as a reminder to recognize the ongoing pain and struggle faced by those who have survived sexual assault.

By Jodi Picoult

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