‘Me too’: Victims share stories to demonstrate scale of sexual abuse
Victims of sexual abuse have taken to Twitter today in a campaign that hopes to demonstrate the scale and severity of the issue at hand.
It comes after allegations made against the famed producer, Harvey Weinstein, sent shock waves through the entertainment industry, prompting men and women all over the world to come forward and tell their stories.
As the conversation around sexual abuse and harassment remains more open than ever, actress Alyssa Milano has created a platform for victims to come forward in a show of solidarity.
If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet. pic.twitter.com/k2oeCiUf9n
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) October 15, 2017
Tweeting yesterday, the star asked any of her followers who had experienced sexual harassment or assault to tweet out two simple words – 'Me too'.
Responses came flooding in almost immediately, with big names such as Lady GaGa and Debra Messing showing support.
Here are just some of the stories from brave victims who have spoken out today:
Date rape, harassment, unsolicited groping, fondling- never was about my clothes. It was about putting me in my place. #meToo
— BlyssDox (@BlyssDox) October 16, 2017
I felt such shame, fear, & guilt from being sexually assaulted that I chose to remain silent & live in denial rather than deal w/it. #MeToo
— Raising Ell (@RaisingEll) October 16, 2017
I have typed & deleted this more times than I can count. I learned about evil before any person should. I am heartbroken at how the cycle continues & to see how many others have suffered because of it. #MeToo #WomenWhoRoar
— Alt Fed Employee (@Alt_FedEmployee) October 15, 2017
#MeToo When I served in the military. More than a few times. I stayed silent for self preservation. I regret it daily.
— Rita Abraham (@Rockabilly_Rita) October 15, 2017
Harrasment isn’t just found in physical forms… but mental ones too. #MeToo. See something, say something, and trust your inner gut.
— Reenabet (@Reenabet) October 15, 2017
The first time I was sexually assaulted, I was 13 years old. The last time it happened was 1 month ago, at work. I'm 52 yrs old. #Metoo
— Kathleen Murphy (@ktmurph1) October 15, 2017
