And for the rest of us? Our job is not to ask for more graphic details. Our job is to build a world where fewer stories need to be told. You never know who needs to read that they are not alone.
Content Warning: This post discusses domestic violence and sexual assault. rape in films
If you are ready to speak, know that there are campaigns ready to listen responsibly. If you are not ready, know that your silence does not diminish your strength. And for the rest of us
There is a profound difference between surviving an ordeal and being able to speak about it. For millions of people worldwide, the journey from victim to survivor is a lonely one. But when a survivor chooses to share their story—and when awareness campaigns amplify that voice—something alchemical happens. Silence breaks, stigma crumbles, and systems change. You never know who needs to read that they are not alone
Written in solidarity with survivors everywhere.