Taking a Stand

By Kathy Goater

If you haven’t read Dylan Farrow’s letter about what she has endured from both being sexually assaulted by her famous father, Woody Allen, and those who claimed she lied -  you need to do it right now. Ms. Farrow took a very courageous step by baring her soul and disclosing her  pain to the world.  Her telling could not be more poignant.

Her letter resonated with me because of the countless children and adults I’ve encountered in my professional life who have very similar stories.   No, they aren’tthe children of famous  actors, but their pain is no less.  Ms. Farrow’s experiencesecho those of countless children who suffer in silence, and those who are met by disbelief when they do speak out.  Her story unfortunately is not unique.

This month King County Sexual Assault Resource Center will be hosting a breakfast to raise funds to help each and every child in King County whose innocence is stolen and life altered by sexual abuse.  Their breakfast is aptly named “Be Loud”  in recognition of those who cry out against abuse, those who shout out to be heard, and those just like Ms. Farrow who shared her grief so that others will stand tall in stopping sexual assault.  Make some noise and join them.