Ellen DeGeneres talks about being s.e.xu.ally a.b.u.s.e.d as a young teen on the upcoming second season of David Letterman’s show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.
She was bold enough to admit that her stepfather had done this terrible thing to her, and she warned other women not to allow themselves to be wounded in the same way.
Ellen wanted to go into detail about this awful occurrence so that no other woman would have to go through something similar.
Her words serve as a reminder of the bravery and fortitude required to survive such heinous situations.
Ellen DeGeneres tells a deeply personal story about her stepfather and mother’s battle with breast can:cer.
Her mother had pass:ed at the time, and he had informed Ellen that he had discovered a lump in his wife’s breast. He also asked Ellen to allow him feel her breasts so he could figure out what it was.
She tried to keep the problem from her mother, but her stepfather kept coming to her room without permission and attempting to enter.
She escaped via a window to defend herself and spare her mother from additional anguish.
Ellen DeGeneres revealed to her mother the awful truth about her stepfather’s s.e.x.u.a.l ass:ault, which she had kept concealed for years.
Even though she admitted it, her mother remained with him for another 18 years. This was because, among other things, she felt she couldn’t say anything about his behavior.
This is still a problem today, as many victims are not believed or supported, and their stories are dismissed, particularly when powerful men are involved.
Ellen’s rage has driven her to speak up in the hopes that more victims will reclaim their voices and fight up for their rights.
It is time for individuals who have been wronged to regain control and influence over their lives.
