Rachael Denhollander, the first woman to publicly accuse former Michigan State and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar of sexual assault, delivered her speech for receiving Sports Illustrated's Inspiration of the Year Award
How we respond matters. Especially to our children, our babies, or anyone. Human spirits matter and are sensitive, sometimes more than ever meets the eye. We must be gentle with each other. In this context and in every context. How we respond matters.
Rachael Denhollander, the first woman to publicly speak about experiencing sexual abuse from former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State doctor Larry Nassar, was presented with Sports Illustrated's "Inspiration of the Year" award. https://t.co/gLY3gJxqKS
Thankful for the gracious words of Dr. Ford and what she has been willing to endure. Be willing to hear the truth and know what it looks like, even and especially in your own communities. That is when it matters the most.
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In LA, a burly guy recognizes me, glares, and whispers "stupid bitch" as I walk past with my baby, pointedly facing me and glaring until we leave.
Life as a survivor and advocate. Now realize what other survivors with no public support must go through. Be there for them.
Had an incredible time at the @SInow Sportsperson of the Year event. Thanks to SI for making it so memorable, and may this be the beginning of standing against abuse no matter what community we find it in.
Excellent. Also very important: ask permission for everything, including normal steps like checking ears and lungs, and giving children time to process and give that permission, before proceeding. It adds time and effort, but kids have to know permission is required.
No one at MSU gave a damn when Larry Nassar tortured hundreds of little girls for years and years. None of these little girls got the benefit of a trial or was presumed innocent before they received their life sentence of emotional murder from Nassar.
A dr. removes patient files of suspected victims, at the request of an accused pedophile, knowing they are subject to an ongoing police investigation, and the licensing board can't find a violation. And I'm asked why I didn't report Larry to the board.
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