It felt like something died in me when I heard the verdict. I've been no fan of Amber Heard, but I've known enough to know this would set a dangerous precedent. What I didn't realize was what a gut punch it would be to feel such naked misogyny validated by a jury and celebrated by so many people. Every time I think I'm past being shaken by how horrible people can be, I'm shaken even more.
It felt like something died in me when I heard the verdict. I've been no fan of Amber Heard, but I've known enough to know this would set a dangerous precedent. What I didn't realize was what a gut punch it would be to feel such naked misogyny validated by a jury and celebrated by so many people. Every time I think I'm past being shaken by how horrible people can be, I'm shaken even more.
It felt like something died in me when I heard the verdict. I've been no fan of Amber Heard, but I've known enough to know this would set a dangerous precedent. What I didn't realize was what a gut punch it would be to feel such naked misogyny validated by a jury and celebrated by so many people. Every time I think I'm past being shaken by how horrible people can be, I'm shaken even more.