Trigger warning: Sexual assault

Seeing the headlines about Weinstein’s overturned conviction is a punch in the gut. It’s hard not to feel angry and frustrated. You may be feeling triggered or reliving your own experiences right now. This is a difficult period for survivors.

Last year, Rowena Chiu, a courageous survivor of Weinstein’s abuse, shared her experience with us. Her strength is inspiring; Rowena discussed the trauma of sexual assault, and her empowering road to recovery and fighting for justice.

In 2017, when the sharing of #MeToo stories surged, our Sexual Assault Care Centre experienced an 80% increase in calls—not just a temporary spike, but a new baseline for our call volume. This increase may indicate survivors’ greater hope that their accounts will be believed, as well as a better understanding of their own experiences, prompted by hearing from others with similar stories. This is the power of speaking out.

If you or someone you know needs support, our confidential services are here for you: https://sacc.aware.org.sg/

Let us keep raising our voices together.