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Nanon shares a powerful article criticizing those who minimize rape and raising awareness about supporting victims of sexual violence. The piece challenges the main arguments that have been used against Psi, such as: “He’s gay, you can’t trust him,” “This is a personal matter,” and “Why is he only speaking up now?”, emphasizing the importance of believing victims. Some excerpts from the article state: “No one deserves to have their human dignity violated. However, we often see parts of society treating the issue as ‘not that serious’, this is the concept of a ‘rape apologist,’ people who minimize the violence of rape or place blame on the victim. Sometimes, people support the abuser simply due to personal closeness or relationships, before even listening to the victim. This contributes to a culture of impunity and silence. Without realizing it, this may reinforce the so-called ‘rape culture,’ where violence is minimized or ignored. Some people use a victim’s identity to question the abuse. In the case of LGBTQ+ victims, there are those who dismiss them by claiming they are ‘exaggerating,’ reinforcing harmful stereotypes and causing their reports to be discredited. Rape is a serious and unacceptable form of violence. It is not necessary to ‘take sides,’ but it is essential not to downplay someone’s suffering or invalidate their pain. This alone is already an important step toward reducing the emotional and social impact of violence.”