Abuse as a device in TF fanfics. [MATURE WARNING!]

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I've finally decided to talk about something that is sensitive, but needs to be said.

The idea of using sexual abuse/rape as a plot device in a fanfiction is common. However, there are two ways in which it can be used: correctly and incorrectly.

When used incorrectly, it is often written inaccurately, and often disturbingly so, with victims who end up enjoying it, and who leave the incident behind as if nothing had happened.
That couldn't be farther from the truth. In real life, victims of such vile and heartless act are scarred for life, and suffer immensely.a href=""

Only rarely do you see rape and abuse portrayed correctly. It is, for that reason, I am featuring four different fanfictions that feature abuse in a accurate manner, while still being excellent writing...

G1:
NightyIcons' Redemption:
WARNING FOR M/M AND SEXUAL CONTENT
Skyfire is secretly longing for his one-time friend and bondmate, Starscream. Supposedly out-of-reach within the Decepticons, he still thinks there may be hope.
In his quest, Skyfire uncovers an awful truth, and a series of events follow that will not only change himself and his friend, but possibly the entire course of the war.

MissSparkle1's Breaking Free and Stand By Me:
WARNING FOR M/M AND SEXUAL CONTENT
The Autobots expected Starscream to put up a fight when they confronted him by himself. The last thing they expected was for him to cower in fear, beg for mercy, and then cling to Skyfire, begging for protection. When the reason for these behaviors is discovered, virtually all contempt for the Decepticon SIC vanishes. Now as a refugee among the Autobots, Starscream gets a chance to heal, find salvation, and eventually discover his true destiny. But when his past catches up, will the Autobots be able to save him?  Or will his past retake him and swallow him forever?

Animated:
Deathcomes4u's Reprogramming:
WARNING FOR M/M, STRONG VIOLENCE, TORTURE, AND SEXUAL CONTENT  
Bumblebee had hidden talents, and he had potential. Only Prowl acknowledged it. Prowl helped him refine some of them, and Bumblebee started looking to him as a mentor.
But when he intervenes in a losing battle to save his comrades and gives himself up to save them, he befalls a horrific fate. Bumblebee, the one energetic and happy young mech, will never be the same ever again.
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Right! Finished all three! :iconcryforeverplz: Gah. I think Reprogramming is my favourite, followed by Redemption and... yeah. Breaking free and Stand By Me had too many OCs to be comfortable. Reprogramming is written as if the writer really knows what goes on in a bot's innards. Although Redemption seems more 'professional' *ends attempt to sound coherent

ADFL;AFDS;LA;DFSADSF;JKL GOT ANY MORE??? D: