The Power of Two Words: Me, Too

The #MeToo campaign has brought the darkness of sexual harassment and assault into the light of society. It has allowed long-held secrets to be revealed and has created a platform for people to be heard, acknowledged, and healed.

It has also created the opportunity for people to connect to each another via their shared experiences, simply summed up in two words: Me, too. Simple words, but with enough meaning to pack a powerful punch by anyone speaking or hearing them.

Our words are powerful. Using our words allows us to activate the natural connections that exist within us all-a connection to our shared humanity. We were never meant to experience life alone.

And there’s no better time to feel connected to others than when you feel betrayed, neglected, or abused. Similar to, “I know the feeling,” Me, too can express a complex understanding and perspective that only comes from experience.

Me, too creates instant connections between people.

When traumatic life experiences tear us open, we are left feeling vulnerable and alone. As we identify with others who may share our experience, we can ease our pain. And once we strip away the judgments and fear, empathy and compassion remain.

Me, too activates our natural states of empathy and compassion for others.