She also said herprevious experiences of domestic abusewere brought up as unfounded claims to further denounce her.

The lawsuit, as Breslin noted in the post, was withdrawn.)

Now, as Im seeing this pattern pop up more, I realize this is the norm.

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Adding later, she said, I had the silly and naive impression they would believe me …

I was publicly shamed and defamed in the process.

A reputation I had cultivated for over 2 decades had now been tainted.

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It leads us to the impossible double-edged sword we face everyday, she said.

If we dont speak up, were weak and aiding in the problem.

If we do, we are over dramatic, bitchy, bossy, divas.

Because how could a woman do anything but lie or exaggerate?