I Know What You Did
Feelings hurt. And some wounds run deeper than words can explain. There are thousands of sexual assault cases that go unreported and unnoticed every year. Far too many women choose silence—not because they lack the will, but because they’ve been made to feel ashamed, afraid, or disbelieved.
They carry that pain in silence.
And it’s time we started listening.
In Your Feelings
Take the case of Bill Cosby. A once-beloved figure, now exposed for decades of alleged sexual misconduct. His actions weren’t just criminal—they were manipulative, predatory, and deeply scarring. For years, his celebrity shielded him from consequences. But the real spotlight should never have been on his fame—it should have been on the issue of rape itself.
Rape Is More Common Than You Think
Cosby’s first reported offense dates back to the 1970s, but it wasn’t until 2004 that a victim stepped forward with a lawsuit. That’s 30 years of silence. Thirty years of carrying that weight alone.
Now imagine how many others are still living in fear, not ready—or able—to speak.
Sexual abuse isn’t just a personal crime.
It’s a social trauma.
The Ripple Effect of Sexual Abuse
When someone is raped, it doesn’t just impact them.
It tears through families.
It scars friendships.
It creates shame where none belongs.
The truth?
No victim deserves condemnation—only support.
But that support begins with breaking the silence.
Your Feelings Matter
Rape is hard to talk about.
But we must talk about it.
Not for headlines or hashtags—but for those still suffering in silence. Because every time we speak up, we make it a little easier for someone else to speak. Every conversation chips away at the stigma, and every voice raised becomes a shield for another survivor.
It’s Bigger Than One Story
Cosby’s case is just the surface.
Sixteen women have come forward against him. But the true number of survivors around the world? Countless.
This is a global issue. A human issue.
It’s time we empower victims with support, not silence. With understanding, not judgment.
We Need Change—Now
Talk to your children.
Talk to your friends.
Talk to the people in your life about what consent really means. About the importance of speaking up. About respecting boundaries and treating each other with dignity.
Because it’s not enough to say,
“I know what you did.”
We need to also say:
“I believe you.”
“I’m here for you.”
“You are not alone.”
It’s so true! This whole saga is only scraping the surface! What a horrendous thing rape is and the fact that it happens so often. Everyone needs to take this much more seriously! I hate it when the movies and music make rape a “funny” or light-hearted thing or “acceptable”. Unfortunately our culture is one that allows for rape to happen because everyone is -believing that anything goes added with alcohol and substance abuse. Also, it’s so true, people who are victims don’t want to talk about it because of the shame, embarrassment, and taboo nature of the topic.
Heather the Victims feel no one will take them seriously. I don’t think culture has anything to do with it. It is a taboo subject that everyone wants to keep silent.