So. Yeah. 2009.

There has been, at least within my close circle of friends, a general consensus that 2009 sucked, but I don't know if we're the norm, or we're outliers--so I'm broadening my sample base.

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She joined the military--she was obviously asking for it!

The New York Times is running a series on women in the military. One article is devoted to harassment, molestation, and rape.

Obviously, trigger warnings apply both at the site and under the cut.

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