This entire movement has really made me reflect on past experiences and made me realize that there are so many women and men out there that have been through the same thing. I remember my first job at a small restaurant where I was working as a hostess. I was there for about 3 weeks when I noticed one of my co workers always stare at me and mouth things to me.. one day I was walking out of the kitchen and I feel his hand go under my dress and grab me… I was 15. I was so scared I just left work right then. I told my manager the next day that I was quitting and that was the reason why. Once I left I found out he never got fired.
— Survivor, age 20
Dear survivor – thank you so much for posting here. I think the #metoo movement has made so many of us reflect on past (and current) experiences. Please know you are not alone in that. I’m really proud of you for being able to quit that job. It sounds so easy – “just quit” – but we all know that even if finances permit it, it’s just not that simple. You are doing your part in changing the momentum by telling your manager why you quit, even if he never got fired. Thank you for sharing your voice. Love, Alexis