'These seemingly random, constant little reminders of the ways in which people will belittle or mock discussions of sexual violence would pop up throughout my day, reminding me of some of my worst experiences' | ✍️ LoShearing
The reality of what this meant took a while to sink in. Even as a line from TV or a film, as I’d first assumed, it’s misogynistic. But it being something a man said about a woman
I also mute or block accounts regularly posting content about it, and if need be, stay away from social media for a day or two. These seemingly random, constant little reminders of the ways in which people will belittle or mock discussions of sexual violence would pop up throughout my day, reminding me of some of my worst experiences and making me feel as though this is how I would be treated if I ever tried to speak about them.
Even as a survivor myself, I can’t imagine what it must be like for people currently experiencing intimate partner violence, or thinking about speaking out against their aggressor for the first time while watching this play out.supports HTML5 video People deserve a safe and supporting space to disclose and feeling as though speaking about their experience will be met with the kind of mockery and harassment Amber Heard is being subjected to is going to discourage people from coming forward.
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