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Hiya Michele. Sweetheart, You have My Complete Admiration, and Respect, for The Job that You do, and the way in which You do it. Michele, the fact that You are a Rape Survivor, Must be a Very Hard thing to get over. Rape is Rape is Rape ; as far as I Am concerned. You Are a Wonderful Young Lady. But, You I Know, Realise, that the Reason that We ALL tell You to Take Care, is because We care about You. Besides, You are one of Our Friend's, and We Do Not want anything untoward, to happen to You. By the Way, Your Photograph's, as usual, are Fantastic, Young Lady. How is everyone else in Your household doing ? Okay, I hope ! Michele, Look after Yourself, and Speak Soon. Take Care, And My Very Best Wishes, Love Stephanie. xxxx

Hi there I know the different rapes that occurs with victims and perpetrators. I also know I made it seem as an insignificant occurrence, but if you went through previous blogs, you would see that I'm a rape survivor, and the majority of the times I face adversity head on. I can't and won't back down, for any person attacking my gender, person, or that of a loved one. I also refuse to back down while on duty, unless the odds is so stacked against me, that I'll end up endangering everyone around me. Reasons I can't back down: 1. Human right, to live and let live; 2. Freedom of speech and expression; 3. With ignorance come the ability to be taught, only once that person accepts defeat and acknowledges the multi-complex world we live in; 4. Putting myself in the firing line, means the fight for equality stops sooner then later, and as I said bring it on; 5. What can they do to me to make me suffer, been there done that wrote the book and I'm wearing the scars, and death becomes us all. It's the legacy we leave behind that makes us immortal; 6. I would rather have myself in danger, antagonizing my attacker. Then my attacker taking on someone who is unprepared and soft to the point they might not recover from the attack; 7. As you said, rape is about power, and a rapist loses his power when he can't evoke an emotional meltdown of fear. So, do I have to fear an allegation that I'm in danger, or make that person or persons feel as insignificant as a fart that ripped through the silent air as if a thunderstorm was on it's way. Facing an attacker usually has the effect where upon they turn around and run for protection from their parents. Now how can I fear that? I'll keep a watch on my surroundings, but I already do that, so my life goes on as usual, no changes, no higher alerts for safety, no crawling under a rock to hide from the big bad wolf for me. And don't let my appearance as timid draw you in to relax that I'm easy. Cheers for now. Be safe and look after yourself. Hugs and kisses Michele

I agree with Michael, threats of rape and violence are nothing to ignore. I wasn't aware that you're a police officer and I'm sure you're well trained. But they are too of course. My first instinct is to suggest that you get the heck out of there and get a new job. Of course that's easier said than done. Regardless I suggest keeping the line of communication open with your friend. Maybe through that he will also become more of an ally and will help you more, maybe even talk to the others for you. Please take care of yourself, watch your back, be prepared. It's a crappy way to have to work while you're also tasked with such responsibilities to deal with the public and criminals. Emma P.S. I wonder if your police department has you wear those body cameras to record whatever happens while you're on patrol. If not, why not get one and wear it anyway? By doing that your colleagues will know that you're recording whatever happens to you and who does what.