Victim to Artist

Agency and Transposition in the PostSecret archive.

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 RQ
Can the creation and submission
of PostSecret postcards
transpose the identity of victim to
artist?

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 2 types of victims

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 Transposition of identity elements

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 Culpable and the Innocent

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profitina on October 24, 2009

People compliment me on my compassion, then are shocked at how bitchy I can be
at those closest to me.

profitina on October 24, 2009

People always find it ironic how compassionate I can be towards others when I'm
capable of being a total bitch to those closest to me

silverbullet108 on October 1, 2009

#3 made me smile.

trishDCMA on September 29, 2009

This makes me sad. not only because they ARE sad, but because I never really got
to know my father, and will never have the chance to. RIP!

amirahsyuhada on September 12, 2009

I have tears in my eyes immediately when I read number 3 postcard, sometimes

children never know that their father love them more than anything until something
happen.

lauraloowho on August 29, 2009

the world peace one applys to me it makes me feel like i will never be able to
accomplish anything good in the world if i cannot even resolve problems in my own
life

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DooPlus2 on November 16, 2009

There is no such thing as consentual statutory rape, as a person under the age of
consent is legally unable to give consent. Oftentimes these underage folks grow up
to realize that what they "consented" to was something that was ultimately traumatic
to t

DooPlus2 on November 16, 2009

Rape is rape and assault is assault, regardless of the relationship between the
perpetrator and the victim. If you live in an area that doesn't recognize this then you
need to stand up and take action to change the laws. My husband assaulted me
because

brittanybrydahl on October 20, 2009

Secret number 2: I can't even imagine!! Just know, it wasn't your fault and he
doesn't deserve you. I hope you left him..

trishDCMA on September 29, 2009

@ the second one; I'm sorry. Not only for what happened to you, but for the people
in the comments who are saying it 'shouldn't' affect you as much.

JaneKulasHaines on September 9, 2009

Some men are evil and feel no wrong, unless it is done to them. I am so so sorry

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milaeneh on August 27, 2009

RE: tinyteen1992: Rape is rape, plain and simple. Take it from a victim. Any type of
rape is traumatizing.

Corp_Clean on August 9, 2009

I agree with this statement: "While it's despicable, i'm glad she identifies it as rape
and doesn't pass it off as 'we're married, so it's okay'. admitting it is the first step
towards recovery."

Corp_Clean on August 9, 2009

the 2nd one.. no, you're not alone. and he's a worthless bastard who should've
known better.

k__stock on August 5, 2009

nobody should comment negatively on anybody's secret - or life. one day it could be
your own. people who send these in are clearly suffering, the last thing they need is
more hate. i support you

cristalcamisado on July 30, 2009

I love how the second one is so simple but powerful. Sometimes you don't need
stories and explanations; four words can be more than enough. I hope she seeks
the help she needs.

lindsaybeene on July 28, 2009

I live and work fairly close to knoxville, good thing I don't steal fridge food from the
office. Cleaning a kitchen is always more fun with wine, music, and a good friend.

casielou on July 11, 2009

and the sad part is... that stuff is legal because they cant prove it wasn't
consensual... which is a crock of bullshit

ashhattackk on July 2, 2009

sometimes, i think being raped, would be better than having to tell my best friend i
slept with her brother, it kills me everyday knowing i'm hiding it from her. 12 years of
friendship, i risked it for nothing. i try to forget it everyday..

jessicahouston on June 20, 2009

i cried when i saw the second one. I'm so sorry.

bekah213 on June 7, 2009

#2.. I'm right there with you. The last time I ever had sex with my husband is when
he raped me. I left him just days later. And now I'm in the process of divorce. Be
strong. I'm sorry.

secreter42 on June 4, 2009

n.

secreter42 on June 4, 2009

as a woman to steal his reproductive rights and his home. I am a forgiving person,
but I'm afraid that I will never be able to forgive her. This is the secret and the hatred
that I've held in for the past five years. I hope sharing will help me move o

secreter42 on June 4, 2009

After consenting to sex, my fiance's ex-girlfriend claimed that he raped her. She
threatened to report him unless he signed his house over to her and got a
vasectomy. He did both because he was so afraid of what would happen to him.
She used her position

samanthaluhroo on June 2, 2009

well. that second one just broke my heart.

tohru_honda on June 2, 2009

although i don't know the whole situation i do wish you the best and hope that
everything turns out for the better.

tohru_honda on June 2, 2009

having been in a similar relationship i know what it's like. i know what it feels like to
tell you that because it was someone you were already intimate with it wasn't rape.
but it doesn't change anything. because no means no. no matter what.

tohru_honda on June 2, 2009

i agree with a number of you. sex is not what should hold a relationship together.
although to an extent it is something that is important in a relationship it is not the
sole being of a marriage. having been in a similar relationship i know what it's

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