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Me Too

10/16/2017

 
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So many people I know have posted "Me Too" as their social media status, indicating that they have been sexually harassed or assaulted. 
There are a number of occurrences in my life that remain as clear in my mind as if they occurred yesterday, even though some of these happened years ago.
  • Taking a male co-worker with me to a real estate appointment in the country because I sensed something wasn't quite right. The male client answers the door wearing little more than a smirk which quickly changed when he realised I wasn't alone.
  • Being on a business call with a male co-worker 40 years my senior and suddenly he pulls over to the side of the road and makes his move.
  • Applying for a promotion for what I thought would be my dream job and being so thrilled to be called for an interview. Being told the job could be mine if I was interested - and then a hand is placed on my knee. Another woman landed that job and I am ashamed to admit that I wondered if she showed her "interest".
  • Finding porn on my laptop after my boss borrowed it for the weekend.
The first time something like this happened, I was in my early 20's and was devastated. I thought we had come so much further than that. It was hard to believe that this kind of thing still occurred in the workplace - and with people you knew, respected and trusted.
Fast forward 40 years and it is still prevalent. 
I am thankful that, today, people are talking about it. That high profile people who behave in such a fashion are finally losing their jobs and their social standing.
​I am thankful that, for each battle I fought - whether I won or lost - my path has led me to where I am today. 
I am proud to state publicly "Me too" and to take a stand with others who are saying enough is enough. 
I am happy that every trial by fire provides an opportunity to rise from the ashes and forge a new and better life. 

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Deb link
10/19/2017 07:32:58 pm


Awesome post!

It really comes down to...how many of us have made it through our lives without it happening...more than once. The high school teacher, the elderly neighbour that seemed like a grandpa, the stranger in the park at lunch, the married coworker that one thought was "safe", the boss who suggested one could move up faster if he was serviced. I wasn't even shocked at some of the stories in the news. Disgusted, yes. Shocked? Not at all. No child is too young not to be at risk. Women are less safe than ever. And men aren't safe either. I think it is about time we all stood together and saud ENOUGH! NO MORE!

Margaret link
10/19/2017 07:49:18 pm

Couldn't agree more, Deb! Whether it be sexual or physical abuse, nobody should be afraid or ashamed to speak up, to expose the abuser and to say ENOUGH! And, as a society, we should be willing to offer support and love, not shame and sly comments.


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