Invalidation only worsens a rape survivor’s experience
When Sulkowicz walked across Columbia’s graduation platform with her mattress in hand, I felt that something had changed, even minimally, even if the point of “Mattress Performance (Carry That Weight)” was futile. Despite the fact her rapist remained on campus for the duration of her time at Columbia, Sulkowicz reminded so many by walking off that stage that there is potential for healing, sisterhood and strength in times of adversity, where everyone is against you.
