Jessica, in this world you either choose to fight the fight or contribute to the accepted norm. No 2 assaults or their impact on the person is the same. What is the same is the lingering PTSD as person has to learn what works for them to handle their assault. You are remarkable, your family is amazing, and your decisions sound about Morocco for you and your family. I hope your journey to healing brings back the faith you had in yourself prior to the assault and takes away any hint of doubt. You are a remarkable woman from what I have seen over the years and your decisions must be sound for you and your family not for anyone else. Thank you for sharing and for sharing your inner self. Enjoy your off the grid time!
Thanks Brenda for your very wise thoughts. It feels like you are definitely in my head. Navigating all this has been more than I anticipated, but I am slowly getting there. I have to get there because what is really the alternative, quit travel....NEVER!xoxo
I’m grateful that you are sharing this. As much as I love Morocco, but the way men treat women has to change (everything’s great if you’re their mama). It’s important that that everyone feel safe there. It’s extremely important for perpetrators to be called out, so I’m glad the owner of the Riad saw the light.
With time, I hope that bargaining with taxi drivers and vendors will be less stressful for you (this is a skill I don’t have). You’ve been successful at this before.
Thanks for responding Julie. I know you love a Moroccan and I still have so many I love as well, but I cannot deny certain behaviors. Interesting what you said about mama. You would the moms would want the sons to treat their wives kindly. Everything eventually changes to some extent over time and if we keep addressing assault I am hopeful change will happen. xoxo. Happy Holidays.
I’m so sorry if I came across as the behavior. I have difficulty getting what’s in my head into writing (I’m on the spectrum and this is one of the many things I struggle with). I completely understand your decision not wanting to do business in Morocco. Honestly, my heart hurts that this happened to you.
Yes, my husband is Moroccan, but he is so different than so many others. I’m extremely lucky. He’s the first person to jump in and help someone and he refuses to accept anything in return. He has lectured vendors in the souks for trying to take advantage of tourists. Lol
I won’t keep bothering you, I just didn’t want you to think I was in any way trying to justify anyone’s behavior or make you change your mind. That definitely wasn’t what I intended.
Wishing you and the family all the best. Happy holidays!
Jessica, in this world you either choose to fight the fight or contribute to the accepted norm. No 2 assaults or their impact on the person is the same. What is the same is the lingering PTSD as person has to learn what works for them to handle their assault. You are remarkable, your family is amazing, and your decisions sound about Morocco for you and your family. I hope your journey to healing brings back the faith you had in yourself prior to the assault and takes away any hint of doubt. You are a remarkable woman from what I have seen over the years and your decisions must be sound for you and your family not for anyone else. Thank you for sharing and for sharing your inner self. Enjoy your off the grid time!
Jessica, in this world you either choose to fight the fight or contribute to the accepted norm. No 2 assaults or their impact on the person is the same. What is the same is the lingering PTSD as person has to learn what works for them to handle their assault. You are remarkable, your family is amazing, and your decisions sound about Morocco for you and your family. I hope your journey to healing brings back the faith you had in yourself prior to the assault and takes away any hint of doubt. You are a remarkable woman from what I have seen over the years and your decisions must be sound for you and your family not for anyone else. Thank you for sharing and for sharing your inner self. Enjoy your off the grid time!
Thanks Brenda for your very wise thoughts. It feels like you are definitely in my head. Navigating all this has been more than I anticipated, but I am slowly getting there. I have to get there because what is really the alternative, quit travel....NEVER!xoxo
You are bold and brave to share and I have no doubt you will inspire others to act in the same manner. Well done
thank you.
Hi Jessica,
I’m grateful that you are sharing this. As much as I love Morocco, but the way men treat women has to change (everything’s great if you’re their mama). It’s important that that everyone feel safe there. It’s extremely important for perpetrators to be called out, so I’m glad the owner of the Riad saw the light.
With time, I hope that bargaining with taxi drivers and vendors will be less stressful for you (this is a skill I don’t have). You’ve been successful at this before.
Take care of yourself. You’ve got this!
Julie V.
Thanks for responding Julie. I know you love a Moroccan and I still have so many I love as well, but I cannot deny certain behaviors. Interesting what you said about mama. You would the moms would want the sons to treat their wives kindly. Everything eventually changes to some extent over time and if we keep addressing assault I am hopeful change will happen. xoxo. Happy Holidays.
I’m so sorry if I came across as the behavior. I have difficulty getting what’s in my head into writing (I’m on the spectrum and this is one of the many things I struggle with). I completely understand your decision not wanting to do business in Morocco. Honestly, my heart hurts that this happened to you.
Yes, my husband is Moroccan, but he is so different than so many others. I’m extremely lucky. He’s the first person to jump in and help someone and he refuses to accept anything in return. He has lectured vendors in the souks for trying to take advantage of tourists. Lol
I won’t keep bothering you, I just didn’t want you to think I was in any way trying to justify anyone’s behavior or make you change your mind. That definitely wasn’t what I intended.
Wishing you and the family all the best. Happy holidays!
Julie V.
OH Julie I NEVER thought that at all. I appreciate your support. xoxo
Jessica, in this world you either choose to fight the fight or contribute to the accepted norm. No 2 assaults or their impact on the person is the same. What is the same is the lingering PTSD as person has to learn what works for them to handle their assault. You are remarkable, your family is amazing, and your decisions sound about Morocco for you and your family. I hope your journey to healing brings back the faith you had in yourself prior to the assault and takes away any hint of doubt. You are a remarkable woman from what I have seen over the years and your decisions must be sound for you and your family not for anyone else. Thank you for sharing and for sharing your inner self. Enjoy your off the grid time!