Megan Thee Stallion has shared a very personal new article. by hand He touches on the assault case against Tory Lanez “for the last time”.
In her article published on Tuesday, the Grammy-winning actress reflects on the three years since Lanez attacked her with a firearm. After her conviction last December, Megan said she wanted to withdraw from the case, saying “it’s just… [her] trauma.”
“I don’t want to call myself a victim,” the rapper writes in the article’s opening paragraph. “When I think about the past three years, I see myself as a survivor because I survived the truly unimaginable. Not only did I survive being shot by someone I trusted and considered a close friend, I also overcame the public humiliation of having my name and reputation dragged into the mud by that person for the whole world to see.”
The last three years have undoubtedly been hell for Megan, who was shot in the foot by Lanez after a heated argument on July 15, 2020. blogs, rappers and online trolls denying their allegations and spreading false information about the incident. The details discussed during the trial also gave way to a slut-shaming attack.
“It never occurred to me that people wouldn’t believe me,” writes the 28-year-old. “Still, I knew the truth, and the indisputable truth would prevail. I’ve worked so hard to get to this point in my career not to let teasing deter me.
She continues, “When a guilty verdict was given on December 23, 2022, it was more than justification for me, it was a victory for every woman who has ever been shamed, dismissed and held accountable for a violent crime committed against them. ”
The singer had previously voiced the damage the gunman had done to her mental health. in an interview with CBS This Morning He broke down before last year’s trial describing his inability to trust people after the incident. Inside by hand The cover story echoes this sentiment, claiming that he’s become “more cautious about how to do it.” [she] interacts with others while trusting the people in his immediate environment like a cousin who is his best friend in the midst of chaos”.
“I’ve spent the last few months away from social media and taking time for myself, spending time with my dogs, hanging out with my manager Farris, and praying a lot,” she says.
Until recently, Megan stayed out of the limelight and social media. On March 31, he gave his first live performance since Lanez’s decision to head the AT&T Block Party; The videos of the high-energy set have been met with tons of support on the internet. She also attended an event for Women’s History Month at the White House, she said.
As for where things are headed today, Megan says she’s in a “happier place” but still suffers from anxiety.
“Talking about getting shot still makes me emotional,” he admits. “I started journaling as a way to better process my thoughts, hopes, and fears. Prayer also played a therapeutic role in my healing because I can have honest and unfiltered conversations with God without judgment.”
Like other famous women who have been publicly abused, Megan Thee Stallion has sparked crucial conversations within the rap community about misogyny and sexist violence against Black women. Despite her desire to get away from the event, the Grammy-winning actress advocates for better protection for survivors.
“We need to provide stronger resources for women to recover physically and emotionally from these tragedies without fear of being judged,” she concludes. “We must do more than just say her name. We must protect all women who have survived the unimaginable.”