Cecelia Lim
At 12 and 13 years old, Cecelia loved being involved in her middle school choir and looked up to her teacher. One day, she realized her teacher was doing things that seemed inappropriate and tried to get close to her in ways a student and teacher shouldn’t. She addressed what was happening, but the school couldn’t find any students or hard evidence to support her claim. Nobody believed her and thought she was just out to get him, so she internalized all of her emotions because she feared being shamed by others. Her PTSD symptoms continued to grow when she entered college, ultimately leading to a breakdown in class. With the affirmation and support from the professor, Cecelia was able to get the help she needed.
By participating in this series, Cecelia wants people to know that the #MeToo movement is a space for people to speak up and speak out. They are not alone in their experiences and it’s okay to ask for help.
Resources:
RAINN: https://rainn.org/
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE(4673)
KAFSC: https://www.kafsc.org/
WOMANKIND: https://www.iamwomankind.org/
Thank you to Asian Women Giving Circle for funding this critical project
Special Thanks To: St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church of NYC LeeHwa Wedding and Hanbok