In the upcoming second season of David Letterman’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Ellen DeGeneres opens up about being sexually assaulted as a teenager.
It took courage for her stepfather to do such a terrible thing to her, and she told other women not to go through the same thing.
Ellen wanted to detail this horrific experience so that no other woman would have to go through it.
His thoughts remind us of the courage and resilience needed to endure such terrible events.
Ellen DeGeneres shares a very personal story about her stepfather and mother’s battle with breast cancer.
Her mother was away at the time and told Ellen that she noticed a lump in her breast. He asked Ellen to feel her breasts to see what it was.
She tried to hide the problem from her mother, but her stepfather tried to barge into her room. He escaped through the window to protect himself and to prevent further harm to his mother.
Ellen DeGeneres revealed to her mother the horrifying truth about her stepfather’s sexual abuse that she kept hidden for years. Although he admitted, his mother had been with him for 18 years.
This was partly because they believed they had no say in their actions. This is still a problem because many victims are not believed, not supported and their experiences are ignored. This is especially true when powerful people are involved.
Ellen’s anger makes me want to speak out so other victims can find their voice again and stand up for themselves. Now is the time for abused people to regain control and influence over their lives.
