Behind The Curtain by odie
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This upload is to express my feelings about an incident that has left me feeling very helpless and empty. After having a very rough few weeks and a funeral on top of it, I was stunned to learn that a friend of mine was a victim of "Date Rape". I have heard of it often but never before been so close to knowing the people involved. So many people want to get rid of all the evidence and try to forget about it. Unfortunately, things like taking a shower are exactly what SHOULD NOT be done. The first thing to do is call for help, the police, a rape hotline or a close friend. Too many people keep it to themselves and go into hiding, never telling a soul.
My friend did the right thing. She didn't hide behind the curtain in an attempt to wash away the awful feeling. She called the police as soon as she realized what had taken place. She is fine and her family has rallied around her.
I don't know how long I'll leave this in my gallery but thank you for viewing and reading my thoughts. It means a lot to me that you become aware and spread the word. There are so many hotlines out there when we need them.
Peace to you all,
Jodie :0)
Comments (27)
tesspren
What a wonderful way to express yourself. I truly hope that your friend comes through this. Thank you for sharing.
Flannelman
Well expressed. thanx
Blush
I hope your friend does come through this.... And glad she didn't wash it all away but dealt with it ASAP I will keep her in my thoughts and I have been in the hospital all week I am not well at all I am asking you to keep me in your thoughts as well I uploaded a new fall foliage one about a week ago when ya get time drop by Hugs Susan~
busi2ness
I echo Susan's thoughts. Some things still leave me speechless: How come society can keep people safe flying to the moon... My thoughts are with the family, you expressed yourself well in thought and in image.
goodoleboy
Everything I have to say on this subject has already been said in the above comments. Fine photo to reflect the seriousness of the text.
inshaala
Castration... nothing to do with prison or anything - just castration. It's like theives in islamic law - cut off their hand and they wont steal again. thats what i think should happen anyway. Emotive image especially with what you wrote. My thoughts are with you and your friend, i hope she has the strength to live through these rough times...
Denger
Powerful symbolism in that image, yet it still retains a sense of beauty and delicacy. In retrospect, it seems a particulary appropriate response.
vlaaitje
I hope your friend find a way to deal with it...it is a hard thing....you express this perfect....very touching and it is good to warn victims as well that they know that they must can call the police
girsempa
Very strong and moving, Jodie... They should keep this post of yours in the gallery as a 'sticky'... Can't tell you how much I hate those bastards. I hope your friend and her family are keeping strong and upright.
Luka_30
Brave girl your friend!
GiMi53
Very sensitive words, full of emotions,Jodie... I fully support your thoughts and like Geert, I think you should keep this post in the gallery... :~)
marybelgium
very moving...I truly hope that your friend comes through this!
Margana
I'm so sorry for your friend.Fortunately,she has the support of those who love her around her at this time.Poignant imagery,Jodie.You expressed so much with the symbolism in this,way beyond the warning not to shower.Gentle cyber-hugs for you and your friend.-M
duncanlong
Sorry to hear this bad news. This picture captures the tragedy perfectly, and demonstrates the way our artwork can confront people with the hard truths they otherwise often shy away from even thinking about.
Valerie-Ducom
oh yes, very nice and beautiful picture and excellent composition and lighting!!! Excellent!!! Good day ;)
jocko500
so sad a fact . very good imform and image
PhrankPower
Powerful stuff Jodie, both words and image. I'd say leave this in your gallery.
st_fish
Thanks for sharing this image and message... its really sad what happens and people should not hide it as you say, but get to the authorities so it can be dealt with! Your friend are in my thougts. 8;o)
nongo
The more we talk about this subject the easier it is for the victims to come forward and begin the healing process. My heart goes out to your friend, and I'm glad she has an understanding family & a good friend like you!!!!! I feel this image... powerful piece!!!!! big hugs...
Dianthus
Great image to go with this title. Excellent information to Jodie. Bravo mate:)
TwoPynts
A powerful statement that needed to be said. Thank you for sharing this and I wish your friend and her family all the support I can muster during this tough time. Time will heal...
Makena
I hope that there will be a time that your friend can leave this behind her...I wish her al the strenght to get over this...this is awfull...Your friend are in my thougts...I am glad she did the right thing and call the police.....
DuckInTheFog
The "man" who did this is sick... His mind is a can of worms, dysfunctional. You can hate him or pity him, either way he is doomed to a life of wrong choices and will probably never know what true peace and happiness is.. No matter what his life in the future brings.. he can never erase what he did. My purpose for saying this is not to elicit sympathy for this creep but to let his victim know that each day he must wake up inside the Hell of his own mind...
FriedaFelicia
Powerful message. Excellent that you have shared this. Very deeply touched and moved by this. Excellent photograph as well. Beautiful play of shadows and light.
Enmos
Thats awful what happened to your friend, im so sorry... I think you expressed your feeling beautifully though, wonderful work !! :)
fotovizions
At first I thought this was an alluring and intriguing image then I read the story. Sorry to hear of your friends misfortune, but judos to her for doing the right thing. Thanks for sharing the message and image.
timtripp
this is the kind of problem that won't go away by ignoring it. your friend's bravery may help to save many others. and the cumulative effect will be to change the behavior of all men toward women. you may be prized but you are not a prize. an important image i'm sorry i didn't see until now.