Imani Rupert Muriel Philips

May 15, 2002

It Affects Me: Part 6: Friends Survive Together

By Imani Rupert Muriel Philips

Eva called me about a week ago. When I realized who it was, I didn't really even want to talk to her. I felt I had put so much effort into helping her, but her ignorance and denial were really starting to get on my nerve...

May 8, 2002

It Affects Me: Part 5: Awareness Eases the Pain

By Imani Rupert Muriel Philips

I haven't talked to Eva; she hasn't contacted me since I left the pamphlets on rape and counseling on her bed. I've gone to more meetings, and I've started to swing by the Women's Center to help out.

May 1, 2002

It Affects Me: Part 4: Searching for Help in All the Right Places

By Imani Rupert Muriel Philips

It's been three days since it all happened. Eva claims that she is fine, but I have my doubts. She hasn't been herself - she's been really quiet.

April 17, 2002

It Affects Me: Part 2: A Nice Evening Turns Ugly

By Imani Rupert Muriel Philips

She was a mess; her hair was all matted, mascara everywhere, her eyes were puffy, red and soaked with tears. She was shaking. It was bad.

April 10, 2002

It Affects Me: Part 1: ‘She Was in the Best Mood’

By Imani Rupert Muriel Philips

It's four o'clock in the morning and all I can think is that if I had just let her borrow my leather pants this never would have happened. So I guess I should start at my house.