There are so many who have been sexually harassed or assaulted. Men, women, and children. And so often, those affected go on through life, piling blame, self-doubt, and justifications on top of these heinous actions. Many of you will understand what I mean when I say these things live with you, an unwelcome guest, forever. The anxiety never leaves. The fear leeches from your mind. And your heart remains guarded to all. We as a society need to stop brushing these horrifying occurrences under the table, and stop blaming those who have been assaulted. It is NOT our fault. It has taken me YEARS to learn that, and I still struggle with those nagging "buts" and "if I did _ differently". For those reading this, who understand... it's not your fault. And I am here to listen and talk and remind you of your worth. #metoo #standtogether #itsnotyourfault
