Rape New York

Acknowledgments

143 | rny acknowledgments I’D LIKE TO THANK Rajneesh Jhawar, who, without meeting , made a generous contribution toward the cost of preliminary edits on this text. I am grateful to many friends for their collaborations as readers and editors: to Adeola Enigbokan for her enthusiastic exchange of ideas, to Gearoid Dolan for his unwavering support, to Gabriel Park for his suggestions, to Keith McDermott for his commitment to working on the text. Special thanks to Simon Lund, who, despite his discomfort with the event that led me to write this book, gave me his help. Thanks to Book Works for publishing the book first, and special ackowledgments to Jane Rolo for understanding my voice, and to Gavin Everall for his editorial work, which gave the book fluidity and sharpness. I am grateful to Amy Scholder and the Feminist Press for taking a risk and publishing this book in the US. I would like to use this occasion to acknowledge people who provided understanding and support after the rape and 144 | rny in the years that followed. Daniel Borrego Cubero opened his home to me immediately after my attack. Celina Alvarado and Petros Babasikas are two good friends who helped me move. Leslie Blumberg housed me for months and her friendship was invaluable. My sister, Isabel Leo, was always available in times of crisis and doubt. Angel Borrego Cubero guided me with his clear thinking immediately after the rape as he has continued to do over the years with his friendship . I would also like to thank the professionals who have helped me. Danette Wilson Gonzalez, my therapist, gave me the long-term emotional and practical support. Without my lawyer, Madeline Lee Bryer, my encounter with the legal system would have been nothing more than a second traumatic experience. And finally, Detective Alan Sandomir, Special Victims Squad, and Martha Bashford, Senior Trial Counsel , New York County, District Attorney’s Office, without whom my assailant would not have been convicted. ...