The Intern Not Sleeping With a Congressman

Sex cases or no sex cases, that is the question...

As I mentioned, I started working for the AG. I was told my supervisor would be a lady named Alexandra. I was exited. I am waiting for my first assignment with another intern when our boss (Alexandria's boss as well) tells the other intern that she will be working with "Allie." Then says -- Allie deals solely with sex cases. She's a vertical prosecutor, takes the cases from the moment of the sexual conduct until trial -- there every step of the way.

My heart stopped. Shit shit shit, I keep thinking. Then-- no, this will be good, I can do this. Then shit shit shit. No, it's fine I can do this. Shit. This will be good for me. SHIT.

The boss says to the other intern -- Is this going to be a problem? She says it won't be. I suddenly got really exited. Everyone from group seems to have had the "I was raped" conversation with someone in control of their fate. Teachers, deans, employers, organizers, etc. I never have and I suddenly wanted to. Everything I should/shouldn't say goes through my head in 4 seconds. But I'm looking forward to this. She'll ask and I will say confidently -- Not a problem, but I should tell you that I was raped and will let you know if I have any problems. Or I guess something like that, I hadn't decided. The boss turns to me and says -- you'll be working with Bonnie, Josh and Lolita. WHAT?!?! (I only though that, I didn't say it out loud). So no sex cases for me and I can't decide whether I'm relieved or disappointed.

posted by Z @ 2:44 PM