Communication and Boundaries
Should survivors of sexual violence feel ashamed?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
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No. Sexual violence is not the survivor’s disgrace. Shame belongs to the perpetrator’s harmful behavior. We must not reverse responsibility and burden an already injured person with humiliation.
We read words supporting survivors on the program. I strongly agreed and admired willingness to speak for those harmed. This must be clear: suffering harm should not bring shame. Shame belongs with the abusive act, not the survivor.