I wonder
if every woman
in your life told her story
of sexual assault or harassment—
how many would be believed
how many would be doubted
how many would be asked why they didn’t report
sooner
how many would feel their reputation tarnish
how many would be be asked, are you sure
you didn’t take it the wrong way
how many would be
mocked shamed parodied
crucified by the leering crowd
how many would feel like they should have stayed
quiet
- Rachel Toalson
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