The elephant in the room

What I want to write about is the recent news that has come to light- the Harvey Weinstein allegations (which are true and have been reported by all women), what Weinstein did was not new information. It's what Hollywood has been hiding for a long time, showing the industries tolerance to rape and sexual harassment. The title of my blog has its own irony, these convictions- Hollywood was aware what kinds of unfathomable acts are happening inside.
It's ironic how early on only two or three people spoke out about the abuse Hollywood was hiding, but everyone else chose to ignore it, and turn a blind eye, why is it only just now everyone has decided to speak out on it you ask?

Previous to those who early on bravely spoke out about their horrible experience, a majority of people ignored them, can you imagine what other peoples reaction is when you tell them "well-respected" people of the entertainment world has sexually harassed you or touched you in any indecent way?
Or not even Hollywood, your male or female co-worker taking advantage of you because they're in a higher position than you, even if you told someone there wouldn't be much action taken against the person. But nonetheless, it was 2017 when most women thought enough was enough, they cannot let others be treated the same as they had been.
As Margaret Mead puts it, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
That's what they did, and now what was seen as taboo to talk about, it's being spoken about everywhere, this is what needs to be tackled!

Of course, there are the ones who love to criticise and belittle those who share their experience, and my response to these trolls are, how can anyone just assume that a human being would be happy with you touching them anywhere they feel is uncomfortable. Stay aware, and learn how to treat a human being because you are one them.

For those who are going through this, you are not alone, don't let these people bully you or manipulate you, stay strong and tell someone! You are a strong person, and your feelings will not be ignored.