Who Am I?

Hi! My name is Laura Feltes. Just this past May, I received my bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Millikin University in Decatur, IL. I am originally from Oak Lawn, IL, a southwestern suburb of Chicago. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Chemistry at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis...aka IUPUI. My dog Patches and I are now exploring the new world of living on our our own in Indy. So far its not treating us too bad. We certainly have met some interesting people!

 I love animals, and I especially LOVE dogs! My parents have a 12 year old Sheperd Mix named Princess, and a 6 year old Sheperd Mix named Midnight. Last, but certainly not least, I have a 3 year old Pekingese/Chihuahua mix named Patches. He's so adorable! (He's my favorite!) Visit my Puppy Page for pictures of them!

Why am I doing this?
Many people have asked me why I have chosen to do this.  Well, I feel that sexual assault is a very important issue, that we all need to be concerned with.  It affects us all, and we cannot ignore it.  I believe that the only way things will ever change is if enough people unite to educate others.  I am amazed at the number of survivors that I am continually meeting.  I have chosen the internet as my way of raising people's awareness, because I think it is a very powerful tool.  We can all be who we really are, without the fear of ridicule.  We can tell our stories, and show people who we are, and we do it comfortably.  Personally, I know how it feels to want to hide everything.  Many survivors don't want people to know, but at the same time, one of the best ways to deal with the emotions is to talk about it.  The internet creates a tremendous support network for many people.  I have made many new friends through this expression of myself, and we all seem to share a strong bond.  We truly understand the pain that others have gone through.  Most importantly, we all share a common goal, which is helping others.
 
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