Me Too... I Believe you!

I vividly recall the day I first heard this song. Tears streamed down my face as I drove around town, the taste of Dr. Pepper bittersweet on my lips. I felt suffocated, trapped in a web of emotions I couldn't articulate. And then, through the static of the radio, these lyrics pierced through the haze:

"It's the sick to your stomach feeling

with a smile on your face

It's the memory you ignore but you can't erase

It's the text in the middle of the night you didn't ask for it could help your career but at what cost

Are you holding back something that you're dying to say?"

Me too

Girl I believe you

Are you losing your mind thinking

What will it take to make somebody listen to you

Me too

In that moment, I sobbed and yet, I felt an unexpected sense of relief. For the first time, someone had put into words the turmoil I had been grappling with. Despite the pain it evoked, hearing this song filled me with a newfound strength—I realized I wasn't alone.

Hello, my name is Brittany. I am a sexual assault survivor, but I refuse to merely survive.For years, I endured, burying my pain deep within, but I wasn't truly living...Telling my story was daunting, almost insurmountable at times. Sharing it with others was even more challenging. But with each courageous step, I felt a weight lift from my shoulders.

Opening up to my doctor was terrifying, but his response—tears in his eyes and a simple question, "What can I do to help?"—this was the first time I felt hope.

Starting therapy was a new chapter, but it wasn't easy. Every retelling felt like reopening old wounds, yet with each session, I found a glimmer of healing.Every time I summon the courage to share my story, my heart races. But with each spoken word, I reclaim a piece of myself. As a survivor, I navigate a world fraught with triggers, but I refuse to let it define me.Being a survivor isn't about being "overdramatic" or "over-emotional"—it's about facing your demons head-on. To those who have experienced trauma and haven't found their voice, I offer my support. My inbox is open, a sanctuary for your words, your pain, your journey. You are not alone. You are strong. Your feelings are valid. You are not alone. I believe you. #MeToo