On my short list of heroines.

I’m convinced. That many, many victims of sexual assault. Never come forward. Because of the gauntlet they must pass through. To obtain justice. Too many are ridiculed. And accused of lying. They are forced to go through emotional trauma. Again and again.  Often in public.  Robbed of privacy. And stigmatized. By the doubters. Making it difficult to get on with life. My sentiments are with Christine Blasey Ford. She’s a brave woman.  On my short list of heroines. --Jim Broede