Melyssa recounts the predatory behavior that occurred on sets while she was a model. She details the suppression of these negative encounters for fear of making a big scene or looking problematic, losing jobs, or offending someone even though she was the victim. People have come forward with stories about industry moguls years and decades, which raises the question of “Why wait so long to come forward about the abuse?” To which there is no answer other than the victim coming forward whenever they feel comfortable sharing their story, whether it be months, a year, or decades or never at all.
Timestamps
01:01 Recounting one of her most uncomfortable times on set as a model
03:27 The fear of speaking up
4:42 Telling your story when you’re ready
14 май 2024