Lena Dunham is in the news daily, it seems. With popularity like that it's hard to pay attention to what she has to say. When I read her tweets about the recently re-discussed hot topic of Woody Allen allegedly abusing his step-daughter, I was pleased.
"Most victims NEVER speak up. Most never feel they can. These are not stories we tell for fun, attention or revenge." -Lena Dunham
Abuse, molestation, sexual assault of any sort, is horrendous. The few times it is proven that alleged victims have lied about their accusations gets far more attention than actual sexual abuse cases that are out there. These experiences are real, and they are vile.
Dylan Farrow was a young girl who accused her step father or sexually abusing her. It was determined by prosecutors that she was too emotionally unstable to handle a court case. Since that time, famous actors have defended Woody Allen. These actors have no idea what happened. They weren't there. The professional accolades Allen received over the past forty years are the reason famous actors don't want to believe he is guilty.
Every time we assume a victim is lying, abusers escape penalty, somewhere.
Thank you Lena Dunham, for writing in public, what few famous people have. Thank you for using your voice and your fame to protect those that need it most.
"Most victims NEVER speak up. Most never feel they can. These are not stories we tell for fun, attention or revenge." -Lena Dunham
Abuse, molestation, sexual assault of any sort, is horrendous. The few times it is proven that alleged victims have lied about their accusations gets far more attention than actual sexual abuse cases that are out there. These experiences are real, and they are vile.
Dylan Farrow was a young girl who accused her step father or sexually abusing her. It was determined by prosecutors that she was too emotionally unstable to handle a court case. Since that time, famous actors have defended Woody Allen. These actors have no idea what happened. They weren't there. The professional accolades Allen received over the past forty years are the reason famous actors don't want to believe he is guilty.
Every time we assume a victim is lying, abusers escape penalty, somewhere.
Thank you Lena Dunham, for writing in public, what few famous people have. Thank you for using your voice and your fame to protect those that need it most.
