#MeToo
Why would a woman ever bother telling her #MeToo story in public? What would be the point? Why relive things that were painful, confusing, or embarrassing? Why air dirty laundry or rehash old mistakes? Why risk being disbelieved, looked down upon, or (for many women) retaliated against? There's nothing to gain. The woman telling her story never (ever) wins, because the memory is always there. This is why it's so important to listen closely when women are brave enough to say, "To hell with it," and tell their stories. Because if someone is willing to go out on that limb, that ridiculously fragile limb with an angry mob underneath it, there must be something at stake . In our current world, what's at stake is the continuing message that men who sexually assault women can get as high as the presidency with no repercussions. What's at stake is the country continuing to advance people who behave badly, hurt others, and show no signs of remorse, humility, or ...