News What do you think: “'What Were You Wearing?'” Student-Survivor Art Installation"

[LanaD]

I came across this and am wondering what everyone thinks: "What Were You Wearing?"

 

[blackemerald1]

I read this and was immediately really impressed. It's a brilliant idea.

Idk about everyone else but I can remember exactly what I was wearing on the occasion (s) of my trauma and I also remember the battle (s) in Court about what I was wearing, how & where my clothing got ripped, when it got ripped, why it got ripped... etc. So much came to the surface just from that article.

This really reminded me of the whole process and how at times, I think I have left behind so much and 'forgotten' so much but something like this reminds me that oh no... I've not forgotten at all.. I remember tiny details. Thanks ptsd! :wacky:

Thank you for sharing @LanaD :)

 

[Kubash16]

I think it’s brilliant.

 

[The Albatross]

Assistive for some. I had no before so I wasn't attending to clothing even as a teen so long as I was dressed, groomed, clean and unwrinkled.

 

[blackemerald1]

I had no before so I wasn't attending to clothing

No what?

 

[The Albatross]

@blackemerald1 "No what?"

I have no concept of before PTSD. I was already traumatized before then. Clothing in my later traumas was the last thing I was attending to. But like I said, I can see how the project can be worthwhile for some and good for the public to demonstrate that what one is wearing is pretty much irrelevant and a myth.

 

[Kubash16]

It’s not really a before or after PTSD mindset thing, Albatross. It’s what they were literally wearing at the time of the assault. Of course that’s easier to pinpoint in a rape later in life. I couldn’t tell you what I was wearing the first time, I have no idea, I was too young or too traumatized or something to remember that. The point of the showcase is for people who blame the victim in statements like “your skirt must’ve been too short and you were asking for it”, to show that some of the people were wearing sweats, or kids clothes, or whatever. That they weren’t asking for it.

 

[The Albatross]

@Kubash16 - Please don't school me. I assure you it's unnecessary.

 

[Kubash16]

Wasn’t trying to school you, just helping to clarify what was being said/asked. No need to get snippy.

I didn’t see your added part to show that you knew what it was referring to, so I apologize.

 

[The Albatross]

Then please don't presume that I need assistance with understanding what is being said or asked. Thank you. I can ask questions if I choose.

 

[Kubash16]

I only saw the first part where it did seem like you were a little confused, I only wanted to help. I’ve apologized. You can get off your high horse now.

 

[EveHarrington]

Ya, it’s not a “before/after” concept.

I have no concept of “self” before my trauma and I still remember what I was wearing.

Hmm. Then again, my memory goes back to 18mo-2yrs, so that could be part of it. I didn’t have memory loss, I remember a LOT of details from my childhood!