I have to agree with you. When I was 15, I was raped. I don't feel that my rape was "caused" by anything I did nor do I blame myself for it happening. That was all him. However, I walked into a god-damned alley with someone much larger than myself. Although I knew this person in passing, I didn't know him well. So, I walked into an alley with a virtual stranger. That was all on me. I left myself open to be robbed, beaten or raped. I was a naive fool. Needless to say, lesson learned. I'm not at "fault" for being raped and I didn't deserve to be raped for being stupid, but I damn well need to take responsibility for my own safety and protection going forward. No one else is going to do it for me. A mugger isn't going to mug a 6'2" 220 pound male, but a 5'4" 100 pound female is a ripe target.
Thank you for your concern. It was a very long time ago now.
You are so correct! Making mistakes is a normal and natural thing to do. It is how we learn. However, making the same mistake over and over again is either stubbornness or stupidity. Even the worst mistakes at least teach us how NOT to handle situations in the future. Take mine, for instance. That kind of thing never happened again because I decided that I would never LET it happen again. I chose to take measures to protect myself. From self-defense classes to being more aware of my surroundings and the people in my vicinity. Being victimized did not mean I had to remain a victim for the rest of my life or allow anyone else to make me a victim.
About a guy who rapes you after seeing you be assaulted? Twice? Blames you for your getting assaulted? Are you sure? The only difference between him and the assaulters is that the victim has feelings for him.