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THROUGH A RAPIST’S EYES” (PLS TAKE TIME TO READ THIS. It may save a life, It may save your life.)

An Article from Neena Susan Thomas

“Through a rapist’s eyes. A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interview…ed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:

1] The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun! , braid, or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.

2] The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women who’s clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around to cut clothing.

3] They also look for women using their cell phone, searching through their purse or doing other activities while walking because they are off guard and can be easily overpowered.

4] The number one place women are abducted from / attacked at is grocery store parking lots.

5] Number two is office parking lots/garages.

6] Number three is public restrooms.

7] The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to a second location where they don’t have to worry about getting caught.

8] If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn’t worth it because it will be time-consuming.

9] These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas,or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands.

10] Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you’re not worth it.

POINTS THAT WE SHOULD REMEMBER:

1] If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question, like what time is it, or make general small talk: can’t believe it is so cold out here, we’re in for a bad winter. Now that you’ve seen their faces and could identify them in a line- up, you lose appeal as a target.

2] If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell Stop or Stay back! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they’d leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.

3] If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes,) yelling I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY and holding it out will be a deterrent.

4] If someone grabs you, you can’t beat them with strength but you can do it by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either under the arm between the elbow and armpit or in the upper inner thigh – HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it; it really hurts.

5] After the initial hit, always go for the groin. I know from a particularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy’s parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you’ll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told our instructor is that they want a woman who will not cause him a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble, and he’s out of there.

6] When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible. The instructor did it to me without using much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked audibly.

7] Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don’t dismiss it, go with your instincts. You may feel little silly at the time, but you’d feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.

FINALLY, PLEASE REMEMBER THESE AS WELL ….

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do it.

2. Learned this from a tourist guide to New Orleans : if a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you…. chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car: Kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won’t see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping,eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON’T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side,put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU CLOSE the DOORS , LEAVE.

5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:

a. Be aware: look around your car as someone may be hiding at the passenger side , peek into your car, inside the passenger side floor, and in the back seat. ( DO THIS TOO BEFORE RIDING A TAXI CAB) .

b. If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.

c. Look at the car parked on the driver’s side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)

6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot).

7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!

8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked “for help” into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.

Send this to any woman you know that may need to be reminded that the world we live in has a lot of crazies in it and it’s better safe than sorry.

If u have compassion reblog this post. ‘Helping hands are better than Praying Lips’ – give us your helping hand.

REBLOG THIS AND LET EVERY GIRL KNOW AT LEAST PEOPLE WILL KNOW WHATS GOING ON IN THIS WORLD. So please reblog this….Your one reblog can Help to spread this information.

THIS COULD ACTUALLY SAVE A LIFE.”

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I’ve got your back.

Summary: Bucky feels all alone in the world but you assure him, he’s not.

Pairing: Bucky Barnes x F!reader

Warnings: Language, mentions of scars + torture

A/N: Let me know what you guys think!

You had always felt different, especially when you joined the Avengers. Nick Fury thought you were a talented woman with extraordinary abilities that could come in use for saving the world one day and indeed, it did. You were well-known and one of the most powerful Avengers. You were honored, appreciated and quite loved, something you had never truly experienced before.

When you first joined, you were shy and quiet but for some reason, always kept a smile on your face. The team had welcomed you and made you feel at home, especially when they were informed about your history. You weren’t open about it but you were a mistake. At least, that’s what you call it. You were an experiment gone wrong, but everything seemed to go wrong when it was in the hands of Hydra. They tried to turn you into a super-soldier but it didn’t go as planned. You became different, they were amazed by your abilities until they realized they couldn’t control, not the way they wanted.

They wanted full control, similar to what they had done to James Barnes but for some reason, they couldn’t. You became so strong that you had managed to escape and while Hydra was out there, searching for you, SHIELD kept you hidden and safe. Mostly thanks to Nastasha Romanoff. You had the ability to manipulate fire, you were scared shitless when you were walking around one day and your hands went up in flames but you couldn’t feel it. That insane burning sensation that a person would feel if they were on fire, you didn’t feel it. You were amazed and freaked out at the same time.

It was hard to control, but luckily, someone on the team had issues with control and helped you through it. God, you owe Bruce your life for that. You weren’t always in complete control. Sometimes, when you got too angry, your whole body would ignite and that was never good for anyone.

Every since Hydra was shoved to the ground, you could go out more and you didn’t have to hide so much all the time. You thought everything was good, for a while. The Government thinks that the Avengers are getting a little out of hand and needed to be put on a leash, that was the nicest way of putting it. There were few that agreed and some that didn’t. Out of all people, Steve Rogers didn’t agree but Tony Stark did. You hated choosing sides but you were with Steve, you always were. He had been one of your closest friends and even though you loved every single person on the team, you didn’t want to be controlled. Not again.

After that, you stuck with Steve and Sam. Apparently, they had found Bucky and you had to admit, you were nervous. You always were around him. Maybe, it was the fact that the last time the super soldier saw you, he tried to kill you. Another order from Hydra. Figures. You didn’t blame him, though. You were never controlled but being toyed and experimented on was enough for you. You can’t even imagine how he feels right now. Steve told you all about Bucky and their past. You felt sorry for Steve. Thinking that your best friend was dead all these years, when really, it was so much worse than death. He didn’t say it out loud but you knew he blamed himself for all of it.

It was all over the news, the surveillance photo of ‘Bucky’ walking away after bombing the facility and killing T’Chaka. It was awful but something didn’t feel right. It didn’t make sense. How could he have done that when he was half way across the world? It didn’t make sense but you had to protect him. Steve said you didn’t have to but that’s the thing, you do. You felt this weird ass pull towards Bucky Barnes and you wanted to stay. You wanted to be there. For him.

That’s what led you to now, standing against the wall while Bucky was stuck in a position where he couldn’t move. Steve and Sam had gone outside, to talk or do god knows what. Sam didn’t want to leave you alone, not with Bucky but you assured him that you’d be perfectly fine. You avoided the winter soldier’s gaze the whole time, not because you were afraid but because you were nervous. You felt his gaze on you, as if he was studying you from head to toe. You felt your cheeks burn up and your entire body was on fire, like you needed to itch every inch but you didn’t, you stood completely still.

Finally, Bucky let out a sigh and spoke up, “I know you’re scared of me. You don’t have to be here, not like I’ll run away or anything.” He said, his gaze focused on the concrete floor. You furrowed your eyebrows and pushed yourself off the wall, taking a step towards him which made him look up at you.

You let out a chuckle, “Scared of you? No, trust me. I’m not scared of you.” You reassured him and as he looked into your eyes, he could tell you were telling the truth. You smiled at him but for some reason, he couldn’t return the favor. You parted your lips and took a seat on the ground in front of him, “I know what Hydra did to you and I know how hard—“ You spoke but he cut you off.

“No, please. Stop. You dont know anything about what I went through.” He spoke through his gritted teeth, you could tell he was getting angry and he immediately regretted it as he saw your furrowed eyebrows and frown.

You looked at him in sadness, “I do, Bucky.” You whispered, which confused him. What the hell did you mean by that? Slowly, you lifted up your sleeves and revealed two long scars, indicating that your arms were cut into. His lips parted as he stared at the scars and finally, he looked up at you, “I know what it feels like and it sucks. It hurts like hell, even thinking about it.”

Bucky swallowed thickly, keeping his eyes on you, “How’d you get through it?” He asked hesitantly.

You smiled widely, thinking about everyone on team, “Family.” You told him and he tilted his head, “I used to have nothing and then I became an avenger, I got this family. Steve included and somehow, I managed to find myself. I finally felt like I belonged somewhere, for once.” You told him as you bit your lip. He looked at you with admiration. You were strong, beautiful and so confident even after all the horrible things you have endured. He smiled, a real smile.

He nodded slowly, “Thing is I don’t have a family.” He shrugged, “Half of the world hates me. I can’t erase that.” He told you, looking down at the ground. You stared at him and leaned in closer, resting a hand on his bloody cheek and at first, he flinched but he leaned into it, closing his eyes softly at the touch.

“You can certainly try, Barnes.” You smiled widely and when he opened his eyes, he smiled for a moment as well but his expression went to confused.

“Why are you being so nice to me? I tried to kill you and your friends.” He whispered, feeling ashamed as he remembered what he did.

You sighed, removing your hand from his face, “As far as Hydra saw it, I was their biggest threat. A weapon Hydra created, being used against them? No way, they couldn’t let it happen. You were controlled, Buck. Not your fault and I hope you realize that soon. I know what it feels like to know you don’t belong and to be alone but you’re not alone anymore.” You told him.

“Yeah, but Steve—“

“I’m not talking about Steve. He’ll always be there but I’m here now too and I got your back.” You told him truthfully.

“And I’ve got yours, doll.”

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Let Me Go - Clary Fairchild x Female Reader

Title: Let Me Go

Pairing: Clary Fairchild x Female Reader (3B)

Warnings: Angst??

Everything was different now. It had been for a while. Ever since that night, ever since you had let her out of your sight, ever since you let her get hurt.

It was no secret that you were dating Valentine Morgernsterns daughter, everyone in the shadow world knew. Some people despised it, a herondale dating a morgenstern? No, it wasn’t allowed but you didn’t care. You fell head over heels for the beautiful red head and who wouldn’t? She was stunning to look at, she had a beautiful smile that would light up the room and she selfless, so selfless. She had sacrificed herself to save you and when you learned she wasn’t actually gone, you were relieved, happy.

Your brother, Jace, had sent you the location of the demons nest and of course, you and Clary decided to check it out together, get rid of the problem, as usual. Everything was going fine until your girlfriend had gotten knocked back through a wall and your heart sunk, she was hurt and you let it happen. The rage, the anger you had built up inside, you took it out on the demon and it worked until you had to face the queen but good thing, Alec and Jace had showed up. The three of you defeated the demon together.

You continued to call for your girlfriend and when you did, she came up as if nothing happened. You asked her if she was alright but she just nodded, that smile on her lips. As soon as she kissed you, to assure you she was perfectly fine, you knew something was up. It felt odd, weird and like she didn’t mean it. You didn’t question it though, you just smiled and went on with the rest of the night.

The two of her started to walk back to the institute, until your phone rang. You took it out of your pocket and held it up to your ear, it was Isabelle. Apparently, there was a breach where Jonathan was being held which was not good at all. Whoever it was, was either going to take him or kill him and you couldn’t have either. You told her that you’d both be right there but before you could, you had gotten knocked out, by your girlfriend.

It had happened. The one thing you feared more than anything, and it had happened. The bond between Clary and her brother had taken full control, she wasn’t herself anymore. The positive, selfless and bubbly girl you fell in love with was gone, just like that. You spent days, weeks trying to figure out how to get your girl back, but it just wasn’t that simple. You even tried to go to Lilith for help, but she was off the grid, which wasn’t good under any circumstance. Jace, Alec and Isabelle were worried about you. They all loved and cared for Clary in their own way, but you were going crazy.

For most of the time, it was Jace who would come into your room. He would bring you food, coffee or your favorite treats but you wouldn’t take your eyes off whatever book you were reading. You and your brother were as close as you could possibly get. He tried to talk to you, help you get your head straight or just to convince you to take a break but you wouldn’t. You couldn’t.

The love of your life was out there with her sociopathic brother. You knew Isabelle was doing what she could to recreate the glorious sword but that could take longer than you had time for. And that’s what led to this moment, the moment where you were on the ground, sitting up on your elbows as your girlfriend held a sword to your throat while she stood tall over you, a smirk on her face.

“I guess this is where our story ends.” Clary laughed heartlessly, the smirk glued to her face. You felt tears welling up in your eyes, her voice was so dark and for a moment, you swore her eyes had turned black. You managed to scooch back and stand up straight as she still held the tip of the sword to your chest, “I told my brother you’d be here. Then again, your love for me is greater than your loyalty to the institute.”

You swallowed nervously, a small tear rolling down your cheek, “This isn’t you, Clary.” You shook your head, denying everything that was coming out of her mouth but it was true. All of it was true. You loved your family. You loved Isabelle, Alec, Magnus, Jace and everyone else you grew up with. The New York institute had taken you under their wing when you needed them the most, they loved you, cared for you, fed you and trained you to be as good as you could possibly be but you fell in love. You didn’t mean to but no one ever plans to fall in love. Love is powerful, it’s consuming and when you lost Clary the first time, you broke.

You felt like you lost a part of yourself, and you knew it was your fault.

Clary tilted her head as she squinted her eyes, “This is who I am. You were holding me back, you all were. I’m finally happy with my brother and I won’t let you hurt him.” Clary spat, pure anger coming out of her voice. You nodded slowly, you knew there was no way out of this. Everyone else had no idea you were here. So, this was it. It was the end of the line for you.

Another tear managed to escape your eye and you walked forward. It confused Clary, she furrowed her eyebrows but you kept walking until the tip of the sword was just barely touching your chest, “Then do it already.” Your voice broke, but you tried your best to hold everything in.

Clary kept that smirk on her face, but she couldn’t do it. Her brother had given her a task - kill the love of her life. It was simple. Meaningless but she couldn’t do it. You watched as your girlfriend struggled. Clary had used all of her strength to shove the sword through your heart but she couldn’t.

“Do it, Clary.” You whispered, she looked up at you before returning her eyes to the sword. She continued to try but again, she couldn’t. “Do it!” You screamed.

“I can’t!” Clary screamed back, taking you back for a second and instantly, she dropped the sword to the ground, “I can’t..” She trailed off, looking at you for a second as your mouth was parted open. You couldn’t believe what you were seeing. Clary moved forward and placed her hands on your cheeks, pulling you in as she kissed you with actual meaning this time. You immediately pulled her close and kissed her back with such passion. It was real, the kiss was real.

“I don’t—“ You shook your head as soon as the kissing stopped.

“You have to let me go.” Clary told you but you shook your head rapidly, “You HAVE to let me go. In a second, I’ll leave and I’ll be the same as I was a minute ago. I won’t be good anymore, it’ll take control. Please, let me go, okay?” Clary smiled, a tear rolling down her perfect cheeks. Your girlfriend pulled out her stele and managed to make a portal. She looked back at you with a smile before disappearing and you tumbled to your knees, a scream echoing through the forest. That was it.

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