The incident happened over a year ago, but Elizabeth Thorkelson says she’s still dealing with damage done after an alleged sexual assault.
“It’s been over a year and I still get flashbacks,” she said.
That’s why she came to Queen’s Park on Saturday to join in on the #MeToo March in Toronto, which ended in Nathan Phillips Square.
WATCH: Several people gathered in Queen’s Park in Toronto on Saturday to share stories of assault and march as part of the ongoing Me Too movement, which garnered international attention in response to several women coming forward with allegations of sexual assault against Harvey Weinstein.
“#MeToo puts into light how many people have been affected,” Thorkelson said.
People came together and shared stories of assault — something Brooklyn Archer said she too has experienced.
“Everyone has been in a situation similar to rape, sexual harassment or something that has made you feel safe or uncomfortable,” Archer said.
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“I’ve been there. I’ve experienced it and I haven’t had the voice to say something then. I wish I could … with Me Too, I’m going to stand with women. I’m going to be there and support you. I’m going to give you that voice that you may have not had back then.”
The Me Too movement was originally created by New York activist Tarana Burke in 2006.
In October, the hashtag garnered international attention when actress Alyssa Milano tweeted #MeToo in response to several women coming forward with allegations of sexual assault against Harvey Weinstein.
Jill Andrew spoke to the crowd at Queen’s Park, sharing her story of sexual assault.
“We got to believe people when they tell us what is going on.”
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