💨 Abstract

The author recounts being sexually assaulted by an older acting mentor during a private lesson in Los Angeles. Initially, she froze and didn't react, feeling shocked and betrayed. The assault was disguised as an exercise, and his assistant was complicit. The author later realized the prevalence of such experiences among her peers and advocates for better education on consent and respect. She emphasizes that freezing during assault is common and that survivors should not blame themselves.

Courtesy: Anonymous