We live in a world where:
Chris Brown got away with the most minimal sentence after horrifically beating Rihanna.
Roman Polanski raped a 13 year old girl but still won an oscar to a standing ovation.
R Kelly raped several under-age girls but was acquitted on all charges.
Woody Allen had an affair with his 17 year old (adoptvie) daughter only to end up getting away with it and beginning a relationship with her shortly after.
John Lennon is one of the most worshipped artists to have ever drawn breath but has admitted to battering the shit out of women.
And in that world it’s no surprise that Kesha’s freedom was denied. That her psychological and sexual safety were reduced to nothing. That she’s been forced to produce six more albums with her abuser. That she’s been forced to remain the creative property of the man who drugged and raped her. Because in this world our courts and culture still have a hard enough time believing women’s accusations of sexual assault even in the most clear-cut of circumstances. And when a woman as powerful and high status as Kesha can’t win, the rest of us stand even less of a chance.
I’m so sick of the misconception of her being of high status to begin with. We’re fucking human beings that get fucked over by contracts with a bunch of people making puppets of us (not by fucking choice but by pure promise of dream) she was a real girl, with a real dream, and trusted a real man, with a real scheme. Like people need to separate the “celebrity” from this. She’s a human who is being forced to work in an environment she doesn’t feel COMFORTABLE in. This is basically slave labor bro..what is she supposed to do? Puppeteer around while everyone around her questions her personal experience (which was probably already traumatic to begin with) and whether it happened or not..or whether it’s a legitimate enough reason why a woman can’t be granted safe haven from just feeling threatened. That’s some crazy shit man. Even if her accusations weren’t legitimate, what makes any other human deem when they can want to work for a company? How is it part of a law system that someone can’t quit one company and go to the next? Especially when experiencing sexual harassment. HOW THE FUCK does a court of MEN get to decide whether she experienced sexual assault..or psychological assault. Who is to deem that acceptable or not..this is insane.
Everyone needs to read this! I completely agree with Lauren’s opinion (& not because she is famous but because she is 100% correct!) The reality of this is that just because celebrities are famous that does not mean that they are not any less human or that they are anymore privileged or wealthy or happy than anyone else who is not a celebrity. They bust their asses and work hard to be successful and make their dreams come true. Sharing your talents with the world should NOT cause anyone to judge how relevant of a human you are in everyday life. WAKE THE FUCK UP PEOPLE JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE IS A CELEBRITY DOES NOT MEAN YOU CAN PICK THEIR LIVES APART AND DECIDE WHAT KIND OF LIFE THEY HAVE! Pray for Kesha I can not even fathom how traumatizing this time is for her. Pray for every woman who has ever endured any kind of sexual abuse or psychological abuse. Pray for those who are in this industry and feel trapped by contracts and unrealistic pressures they are put through on a daily basis. You can’t see behind the scenes what goes on in these people’s lives. Don’t ever judge someone just because of the illusion you have of what a celebrity’s life is because I can guarantee you that you are wrong about it.
