What I experienced in my dorm room was far less horrific but I still couldn’t accept his apology. I refused to allow him to drive me to the clinic or to care for me upon my release. I would never tell my daughter or any woman to accept an apology or to forgive a man who abuses her. Nor would I tell any woman whether she should or should not terminate a pregnancy. Follow The New York Times Opinion section on Facebook, Twitter (@NYTopinion) and Instagram.

Source: New York Times May 23, 2019 10:00 UTC