Teri Hatcher, known for her role in Desperate Housewives, has bravely come forward with her own #MeToo story.
In an open letter addressed to President Donald Trump, Hatcher recounted the s**ual assault she endured as a child.
In a powerful Instagram post, Hatcher vividly described the traumatic experience she had in a car.
She remembered her uncle stroking his erect p-nis and asking her if she wanted to touch it.
Despite saying no, he forced her hand to touch it anyway.
Hatcher recalled feeling violated as she lay face down on the seat, with her abuser asking if she liked how it felt.
She responded with a resounding “no,” but he callously told her that someday she would.
The actress admitted that there were gaps in her memory regarding the incident.
She couldn’t recall the exact location, how she got there or back home, the date, or whether anyone was drinking beer at the time.
Hatcher also disclosed that another victim, Sarah Van Cleemput, who suffered abuse from the same man, tragically took her own life.
Hatcher’s revelation comes shortly after Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate about her allegations of s**ual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Ford, like Hatcher, couldn’t remember certain details surrounding the assault, including how she got home.
President Trump recently mocked Ford’s testimony during a rally in Mississippi, further adding to the controversy.
In response, Hatcher called out the president for belittling the accounts of s**ual assault survivors.
She urged him to understand the complexities of trauma and emphasized that not remembering every detail does not mean it didn’t happen.
This is not the first time Hatcher has spoken out about her past abuse.
In 2006, she revealed that she had been s**ually assaulted by her uncle, Richard Hayes Stone, an incident that haunted her for 35 years.
The actress learned about the case and the suicide of another victim through newspaper articles, which prompted her to confront her own past.
Hatcher’s testimony played a crucial role in securing a guilty plea from her uncle, leading to a 14-year prison sentence.
Deputy District Attorney Chuck Gillingham credited Hatcher for her bravery, stating that without her involvement, the case may have been dismissed.
The Desperate Housewives star admitted that she had kept the abuse hidden from everyone, including her parents, until her disclosure.
She explained how victims often question their sanity, wondering if they’ve fabricated their experiences.
Accepting the truth can be incredibly challenging.
Teri Hatcher’s letter to President Trump serves as a powerful reminder of the courage it takes for survivors to come forward.
By sharing her story, she hopes to empower other victims and raise awareness of the lasting impact of s**ual assault.
It is vital that we support survivors and listen to their voices, rather than dismissing or mocking them.
