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When Your Partner's Trauma Becomes Your Family's Shame

My wife was sexually assaulted before we married and some people in our community blame her for it, making me question whether I should defend her or stay silent to protect our family's standing.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The cruelty of honor systems transforms victims into liabilities and tests whether love can transcend social judgment.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Love in Honor and Shame Cultures?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.