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Heather's avatar

I write this comment as a survivor of sexual assault, as a little girl and an adult woman. My truth never aligned with the larger dialogue, until recently. That disconnect harmed me for years in ways I’m only beginning to understand.

In the last few years, bold women began speaking their truth about sexual abuse, publicly, and now my experience aligns with a national dialogue- finally. I’ve also received violent threats from men in online threads, usually referencing rape of some form. Their online behavior is reflective of the horrifying statistics that reveal just how common sexual violence is against little girls and women.

I think it’s critical that journalists, like yourself, continue this national dialogue. This violence against women must be called out every time it happens. It’s not acceptable and it won’t be tolerated. Thank you for your courage.

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Rene Rainey's avatar

I’m am excited to support you and read every painful and/or happy word you write. The NYT should be ashamed of themselves. Journalism should not be politicized like it has been. But we cannot change what has happened, only move forward. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason (good and bad) and we always end up stronger! You are strong. You are talented and I have a feeling this will be the best thing that’s ever happened to you! I support you fully! Go Lauren!!! Show them what a badass you are.

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