4/4 And to my heroic friend - thank you for inspiring & teaching me through your selfless bravery. While this chapter is closed the healing journey is just beginning. If you wud like to leave a message of support I’ll make sure my friend sees every one of them. Happy women’s day. With love, Andrea

3/4 and then having to testify against him at pretrial while he’s just a few feet away. But there are also so many people who have shown such care, compassion and wisdom, and I’m so grateful for all your support over the past 2+ years.

2/4 Many women were understandably too scared or distrusting to testify. Her willingness to do so inspired a second woman to testify. Being a witness comes with all kinds of dangers - from potential retribution from associates, repeatedly having to relive the trauma, gaps of support in the system …