YOU ARE NOT ALONE - A companion online community discussion board for The Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast with Paul Gilmartin

I had a really bad experience on Monday, and it left me feeling awful until today. When I go out, men I meet have a habit of thinking I'm a whore. And when I tell them otherwise, they get mean. I've just realized that it's NOT me! I thought for the longest time that it was my lot in life to turn the nicest guy in the world into a slobbering, rape-y CREEP. It's not me. It's them. I'm aware that there are genuinely good guys out there, and I will find one. If not, I'd rather be alone.

So anyway, I came up with a little something on my blog "Do My Boobs Make Me Look Stupid?", and I wanted to share it with you guys It's not a poem or a song. I just like the verse format instead of prose writing. It's aptly titled "I am not a slut" lol. Enjoy:

"I Am Not a Slut"


I am not a slut
Contrary to what my body may say
I am NOT a slut

You can call me a prude
You can call me a tease
But did you ever consider
That you're just not attractive to me?

I am not a slut!

Buy me a beer
buy me a shot
I didn't ask for it
I thought "thank you" was enough!

Hey asshole...this girl?
Not a slut!

Call me a bitch
Call me a cunt
Can't call me a whore
I didn't give it up!

Douchebags, fucktards, creepers LISTEN UP!!!
I AM NOT A SLUT!

Don't know you
Never met you a day in my life
Why the fuck would I give it up
To some random guy?

My behind must have lied to you when my back was turned , because
I am not a slut.

Keep your hands to yourself
and your dick in your pants.
I'm a fucking lady
You never stood a chance!

(Unless you're on my list of "Free Passes"
I'd give it up for all of their asses.)

Thanks for the drink, but I'm going home now
I guess you'll have to milk another cow

Do I really have to say it again?

I
am NOT
a slut!

I am in no way an expert on dating or relationships, but my gut tells me that most guys (at least the kind you would want to be with) will respond well to a woman who sets clear limits.

I agree.

Very exciting! I am feeling empowered too. I didn't even realize that I was afraid of telling people about my depression and now that I have, I feel SO much better! I held so much in and it's nice to know that I can let it out and be accepted. I am a bit shy so it's going to take some work, but I know I am headed in the right direction.

I'm so glad that you've come to the right place

Speaking about what you're going through really does help, and it's good to have forums like this. There's no judgment; only support.