It’s been horrifying really to watch the “debate” regarding the release of sex trafficking files. As many of you know, I worked with victim/survivors for the last few years of my career and the impact of assault, violence and abuse lasts a lifetime.
What is most stunning to me truly is the number of women who support these abusers. I know one woman who suffered terrible abuse and is a staunch MAGA supporter.
HCR wrote a difficult post about a homeless highschooler in FL, worked at McDonald’s and was saving for braces. FOR BRACES. She was paid to have sex with, I will say r@ped by, Matt Gaetz.
If you ever wonder why women don’t come forward with reports on sexual assault and violence, just pay attention to these stories. Anita Hill, Christine Blasey Ford and a long line of women who came forward, were vilified, smeared and ridiculed. I don’t know one woman who has not been sexually harassed in the workplace, including me.
The influences of misogyny and patriarchy are embedded within societal frameworks. I will not stop fighting for the younger generation of women who will have to deal with this backlash and bullshit.
If you are supporting these assholes, I really would love to understand how and why. Because if you are supporting them, you are an accomplice.
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