Saying More Than #MeToo When You’ve Faced Abuse.
September 17, 2018 by Staff
Filed under Health, Politics, Relationships, Weekly Columns
(Akiit.com) The #MeToo movement has taken the world by storm over the last year or so. With people from all walks of life sharing experiences of harassment and abuse on social media, a lot of experts have claimed that this trend has had a massively positive effect on the way that society views these sorts of crimes. Making more people aware, giving those who need a voice the chance to speak, and uncovering illegal acts which people need to be held accountable for, it’s easy to see the good this has caused. Of course, though, with so many people speaking out, having the confidence to do more than simply join the crowd is more important than ever before.
This sort of process has to start with those around you, with opening up to your loved ones being an important step when it comes to realizing the true horror you’ve had to endure. For some people, this will mean talking to parents or siblings, but for others it will mean opening up to their partners or friends. In either case, there is never anything to fear. It can be daunting to talk about this sort of issue, with a lot of being being worried that their loved ones will be drawn further away if they know about the experiences you’ve faced. This is never the case, though, as anyone who cares about you will only see the side of you which has been hurt.
Once you’ve spoken to someone close, you can start to cast the net out further, looking for advice from the law to ensure that you follow the right procedure. It can be incredibly hard for a sex crimes lawyer to prove or disprove this sort of abuse, making it essential that you take the right steps to make it happen. This part of the process can be very hard. A lot of people will want to hide what has happened to them, and won’t want to bring back painful memories while going through the process of court. At this stage, you may also have to get in contact with the police.
Finally, as the last part of this post, it’s time to think about your future. It can feel impossible to get over an experience like sexual abuse, especially when the wounds are still fresh. Living a happy and healthy life in the face of this sort of trauma is the very best form of justice, though, and there are loads of people out there who can help you to achieve this goal. Therapists often offer free support to survivors like yourself, but you can also go to groups to find other people who have had similar experiences. No situation should ruin your life, especially when it is something you haven’t had any control over.
The #MeToo movement has been a great thing for society. While most people are against this sort of abuse, it can be hard for survivors to take the right steps towards rebuilding their lives. Of course, this process will be different for everyone, but you always have people to help you.
Staff Writer; Shelia Day