I had heard great things about “I May Destroy You,” a collaboration by the BBC and HBO. However, as a rape survivor myself, I was admittedly hesitant to tune in.
In my experience, many shows tend to use rape as a plot device meant to shock and horrify the viewer, but put little effort into showing the true aftermath, often discarding the experience entirely once the credits for that episode roll.
I have always had a hard time watching any portrayal of sexual assault because, even though the specifics may differ, the underlying emotions are the same.
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