Millions of women have continued to open up online about their experiences with sexual assault and harassment. Now adding her own story to the mix, Melina Perez, former WWE Superstar who keeps active on the indies, is joining the #MeToo movement.
She posted the following account of her own assault on twitter stating: “Been raped, been grabbed, been cornered and told things that a guy wants to do to me even though I told him to stop. All unwanted. All made me feel helpless, uncomfortable & scared of what’s going to happen next. Different levels but ALL WRONG regardless.”
Been raped, been grabbed, been cornered and told things that a guy wants to do to me even though I told him to stop. All unwanted. All made me feel helpless, uncomfortable & scared of what's going to happen next. Different levels but ALL WRONG regardless.
— MELINA (@RealMelina) December 16, 2017
She said she’s adding her voice to the choir of those speaking out because it’s important to do so to move forward:
Josh, I know you're not. Just sharing. It needs to be talked about so people could understand. Once we people do, then we can progress and make a positive difference.
— MELINA (@RealMelina) December 16, 2017
It took me years too. People can ask "why didn't you speak up then?"
I was in shock.
In denial.
Ashamed.
ALONE.
I had to go through the stages of rape trauma not understanding how to get help or where to turn. Now I'm ready to help others to heal. That's the most important thing.— MELINA (@RealMelina) December 17, 2017
She also posted the full story to her Facebook:
She also thanked everyone for the support after sharing her story:
Other women within the industry have spoken up about their own harassment stories including a recent post by Shelly Martinez who said she was almost raped during an overseas tour.
I almost got raped while on a over seas tour. Since then others have shared with me they were raped. So sad. https://t.co/JyHbTlKysY
— Shelly Martinez (@ShellyFromCali) December 8, 2017
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