thanks for calling this out in your typical sober, professional manner, Dr. Y-it really leads one to wonder what on earth happened to someone that they would cascade such abuse onto others. I am deeply sorry it took so long for people to speak up, but this is personal. I was raped by four senior officers in the military and it took me FORTY YEARS for precisely the same reasons. I can only cheer when more of us speak up, although to listen to the horrors chills me all over again.
From my past work in social services, what I witnessed the most were abusers who had been abused as children and never received help. I worked with women who had never talked about the abuse they had endured until they sat on my sofa 20, 30, 40 years later. There is a lot that goes on psychologically that prevents them from speaking - but having a safe space and knowing that the person they are confiding in has their best interest at heart is very important. I am so sorry you had to endure that! Sending you lots of hugs from Louisiana.
Many thanks. I heal my n my own time but this is just one reason I am so vocal and open today. Truth helps truth come out. Your story is the perfect example.
Extremely important article! Thank you for shedding light on abusive workplace dynamics within Hip Hop. The stories you shared of physical assault, being held against one’s will, and withholding of pay is mind bending cruel.
It is very cruel no matter what your status is or the type of employee you are. For whatever reasons, this type of behavior has been normalized in Hollywood and especially within the world of Hip Hop.
thanks for calling this out in your typical sober, professional manner, Dr. Y-it really leads one to wonder what on earth happened to someone that they would cascade such abuse onto others. I am deeply sorry it took so long for people to speak up, but this is personal. I was raped by four senior officers in the military and it took me FORTY YEARS for precisely the same reasons. I can only cheer when more of us speak up, although to listen to the horrors chills me all over again.
From my past work in social services, what I witnessed the most were abusers who had been abused as children and never received help. I worked with women who had never talked about the abuse they had endured until they sat on my sofa 20, 30, 40 years later. There is a lot that goes on psychologically that prevents them from speaking - but having a safe space and knowing that the person they are confiding in has their best interest at heart is very important. I am so sorry you had to endure that! Sending you lots of hugs from Louisiana.
Many thanks. I heal my n my own time but this is just one reason I am so vocal and open today. Truth helps truth come out. Your story is the perfect example.
Wrapping you in love. I’m so sorry and angry that you went through that.
Extremely important article! Thank you for shedding light on abusive workplace dynamics within Hip Hop. The stories you shared of physical assault, being held against one’s will, and withholding of pay is mind bending cruel.
It is very cruel no matter what your status is or the type of employee you are. For whatever reasons, this type of behavior has been normalized in Hollywood and especially within the world of Hip Hop.