I didn't know where else to post this so apologies if it feels wrong.
Please no comments around 'why do you bother', 'don't let it get to you', etc. I'm a survivor of a long abusive relationship which involved physical, emotional, financial and sexual abuse included repeated rapes. It broke me completely and I attempted suicide several times. I had extensive therapy over the years but only really had that final closure after attending a group for rape survivors last year. The therapist even agreed that commenting online could be a good way to vent my feelings but unfortunately I feel I keep arguing with people.
Tonight I'd be commenting on the case of a well-known footballer who was caught on tape forcing himself on his partner. Charges were subsequently dropped and there are now rumours of him coming back to play in the UK which obviously I am strongly against (I am also a football fan by the way). One guy decided to tell me that I looked the type to cry rape, made thinly veiled racist comments (you white women, etc.) and told me I deserved to be raped. I admit I responded by saying 'just because that's the only way you'll ever get a woman' - but I have now been banned for a MONTH - including posting on my own personal page.
Surely this is unfair?! I have appealed to Meta but know from experience I'm never even likely to get a response. I use Facebook to keep up with friends and family in far-flung places and don't see why I am being punished whereas he hasn't.