They always ask why she didn’t say no. Why she didn’t leave. Why she didn’t tell someone. But what they never ask is: why did he think he could kill her? This post is a wake-up call. It’s not just about rejection—it’s about survival. About growing up watching violence. About the women who said no and died anyway. About the system that keeps failing us. If you’ve ever blamed a victim, read this. If you’ve ever been one, this is for you.

— Trinity Barnette

Rape culture isn’t just about rape—it’s about the silence, the excuses, and the systems that protect predators while blaming victims. As a woman with a 96% male audience, I’m not here to sugarcoat it. You might not be the problem—but you are part of the culture. And that means you have a responsibility.

This post isn’t just another statistic drop. It’s a call to action: to confront what we’ve normalized, to believe survivors, and to change the narrative—starting with ourselves.

Read the full post to understand the reality, the numbers, the myths, and the role we all play in either dismantling or sustaining rape culture.