In the last few weeks, more than a half dozen women have come forward claiming Donald Trump sexually assaulted them. Most of the alleged incidents happened over a decade ago, leading many to ask: Why are these women coming forward now? First off, women have spoken up about Trump’s inappropriate sexual advances in the past. But there are also plenty of legitimate (and upsetting) reasons victims of sexual assault stay quiet for so long. People are using the hashtag #WhyWomenDontReport to share the unfortunate realities that often stop survivors from coming forward. Here are just a few examples:
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