Joshua Bassett Speaks Out About 'Damaging' Remarks Minimizing His Sexual Assault
is speaking out about the harmful effects of doubting sexual assault survivors.actor opened up about being sexually assaulted in his childhood and teens in a recent interview with"And when I was a teen, a much older man routinely abused me, and I wasn't able to see it for what it was at the time," the 20-year-old shared.
But the star has faced pushback on social media, with one Twitter user writing, "Men can't be raped it's just a fact. If your a man who claims to have gotten raped go put on a dress."in the hopes of educating people on the harm that these comments can inflict. "I'm unfortunately able to let these things roll off my shoulder and not take them personally," Joshua continued. "make me the punching bag all you want, just do me a favor: never, ever, ever say such vile things to, at, or about anyone else ever again. we are better than this."The musician added, "Those who speak like this are the REASON why I keep going.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Joshua Bassett Says Olivia Rodrigo 'Hasn't Spoken to Me' Since 'Drivers License' DroppedKay!
Read more »
Joshua Bassett Says Olivia Rodrigo 'Hasn't Spoken to Me' Since 'Drivers License' DroppedKay!
Read more »
Lori Harvey Was Serving Up the Main Course at Dinner in This Mugler DressLori Harvey dressed up for dinner in a sheer Mugler dress with a cut-outs galore!
Read more »
Kate Middleton wows in head-to-toe red for festive outingThe Duchess of Cambridge joined husband Prince William and children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the Together At Christmas community carol service at Westminster Abbey – see her stunning red look
Read more »
Girl accidentally chokes self to death on swing while video-calling friendsGrace Patricia Hamnet, aged 11, died after suffering 'devastating' brain damage in the incident.
Read more »
Hundreds rally in support of trans student outed in a bitter electionHundreds of residents in Hastings, Minnesota, took to the streets over the weekend to rally in support of LGBTQ youth after an official’s transgender child was publicly outed.
Read more »