Roslyn Talusan
TorontoStar
Canada
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As a survivor, I asked for a publication ban on my name to be lifted. Instead, my credibility was put on trial
Like Amber Heard and so many other, more marginalized survivors, my trauma and emotions were weaponized against me, writes contributor Roslyn Talusan. → Read More
As a survivor, I asked for a publication ban on my name to be lifted. Instead, my credibility was put on trial
Like Amber Heard and so many other, more marginalized survivors, my trauma and emotions were weaponized against me, writes contributor Roslyn Talusan. → Read More
Blaming the Atlanta Shooting on ‘Temptation’ Glosses Over Its Racism
The violence in Atlanta must be a turning point in how we talk about racist misogyny. → Read More
“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” is the Perfect Quarantine Video Game
“Animal Crossing” provides comfort to those of us who, sometimes, need a little help coping with our mental health. → Read More
Misinformation Campaign #JusticeForJohnnyDepp Proves We Still Don't Believe Survivors
The swift reaction to coddle Johnny Depp and condemn Amber Heard is indicative of the resistance survivors still face when coming forward about abuse. → Read More
Abusers Like Harvey Weinstein Don't Get To Decide How We Remember Them
The women harmed by Weinstein had no choice but to live in world shaped by his terror. He too doesn't get a choice in how society remembers him. → Read More
What The Discourse On Emotional Boundaries Failed To Address
What this discourse failed to communicate was that any healthy relationship should be built on mutual and reciprocal trust, respect, and care. → Read More
What Celebrities Get Wrong About Criticism
Conflating criticism with hate is dangerous. Criticism is how we encourage growth and positive change, while shame and hatred serve to stifle both. → Read More
Lana Del Rey Has Lost Her Political Edge—or Did She Ever Have One?
“Norman Fucking Rockwell!” appears to have little to no meaningful connection to its namesake’s work. → Read More
“Veronica Mars” Co-Opts Sexual Assault for Spectacle and Drama
From the very beginning, sexual assault is simply fodder for drama in the world of Neptune, California. → Read More
#MeToo and the Media’s Responsibility to Survivors
Publications need to build trust with survivors so that their stories can be told. → Read More
Learn About The Self Care App Which Helps You Survive
Aloe is an app which promises to help you with the basics of self care which is crucial for those who can’t afford constant care or therapy. In today’s political climate, rife with negativity and hatred, it’s easy to forget to take what one would think are the most basic, mundane steps in caring for … → Read More
When Criminal Court Failed My Rape Case, I Tried Criminal Compensation
Criminal courts are notoriously hard on sex assault victims. So I went for something else. → Read More
Britney Spears: Woman, Legend, Inspiration
Britney Spears: Woman, Legend, Inspiration Image by hnkkk/Flickr“Name someone who inspires you and explain why.” It was December 2007 and I was at my first job interview at the mall. I was in a group of about 10 other people, competing for an oh-so-coveted seasonal sales position at a popular clothing store. I barely hesitated before my hand shot up — “Britney Spears: because she isn’t afraid to… → Read More
Standing On A House Of Cards —
Image via FlickrStanding On A House Of Cards It seems that the first 22 (give or take) years of our lives are meant to build a solid foundation for a bright future. That’s what the generations before us hammered into our minds anyway. It’s not until you hit that 22nd or so year you realize that the foundation you have built — extracurricular activities, an expensive undergrad degree at a… → Read More
When Your Online “Friends” Turn On You
“With no friends, spending every shift in silence while I watched my former close friend laugh with my rapist, I felt cornered.” → Read More
When Your Online “Friends” Turn On You —
** Trigger warning: This article is about rape. ** ¶ This story is ultimately about the impact of being sexually assaulted has had on my values and relati… → Read More
Feelings Are Temporary, You Will Survive This
When I walked into my first bikram yoga class in August of 2014, it had been about seven years since I’d done anything that could be considered exercise. I had just finished my undergrad and … → Read More
Feelings Are Temporary, You Will Survive This —
When I walked into my first Bikram Yoga class in August of 2014, it had been about seven years since I’d done anything that could be considered exercise. I… → Read More