I May Destroy You
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The news arouses Terrys suspicions and her jealousy.
Instead of stifling her emotions, she comes right out and shares her unspoken fears.
Maybe it was my fault, she says.
Because twice, you know … Im here to learn how to avoid being raped.
She worries about it happening again, especially since her two incidences happened back-to-back.
Theo tells her to focus on finding support in places like this group.
Its a rush of fast beats, young love, and the thrill of getting away with something forbidden.
Suddenly, the music stops and so does the moment.
In another case ofI May Destroy Youexploring uncomfortable conversations, Theos story prompts two of them.
In response to this incident, the Black students form The Alliance to stick up for each other.
When Theo is released, she and The Alliance exchange steely glares and some muttered unpleasantries.
Only thats not the whole truth.
Theres no music returning us to the present, just Theos introductory speech for group therapy.
Now what seemed like routine counseling language is couched in something much more emotional and complicated.
I have been abused.
I have been exploited.
One in every two women have, she tells the group calmly.
