Brianne Wagner: Take Back the Night

Although I wish I could have stayed to experience the entire demonstration, I fully enjoyed what I did see during Take Back the Night. I was extremely impressed with the bravery of the women that stood up and told their stories in public. It was inspiring to hear them confront what had happen to them and make sure they were acting as a safety net and support group for any other women who may have been raped or experienced any type of sexual violence. Their main goal is to convey to society that those women are not alone and there will always be others who can help them and support them through their trying times. My favorite part was when Danielle Para stood up and discussed her journey to becoming a survivor. Letting go of the idea that she was a victim must have been a very hard thing to do and it shows just how brave a woman she is to stand up there and accept her role as a survivor and offer her support to other women. It was amazing.
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