Ask Amy: Friend struggles to respond to #metoo accusation
I haven’t responded to her post, nor have I talked to any of the three of them about it.
What’s the right thing for me to do? What, if anything, is my responsibility?
– Not Me Too
Dear Not Me Too: As a woman – or a human being – it is right to stand up for and support assault victims.
This doesn’t mean that you must reflexively and immediately respond to an accusation leveled on social media against someone you know well.
If you do choose to respond, you could say, “I’m so sorry.”
The #metoo movement inspired many women to come forward and detail their experiences with unwanted sexual aggression and abuse. It is a well-known fact that women do not report incidents like this to law enforcement.
The #metoo movement also taught us that really nice, happily married and well-liked people can do terrible things.
I think you should contact “Dennis” and confront him with this public accusation.
And then, go with your gut.
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