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Somy Ali, Salman Khan’s Ex, Writes Empowering Metoo Note: I Was Abused At 5, Raped At 14

Darpan News Desk IANS, 15 Oct, 2018 02:20 PM
    Somy Ali, actress and former girlfriend of superstar Salman Khan, says she was sexually abused and raped as a minor.
     
     
    In an empowering Instagram note to the victims, Somy on Monday wrote: "As a survivor of sexual abuse at the age of five and rape at 14, I would like to salute all those that have spoken up and plan on doing so. I know it is very difficult to do it because I have been there and it took me many years to be able to talk about it."
     
     
    Hailing from Pakistan, Somy had first opened up about her sexual harassment in 2015 in her autobiography. At that time, she clarified the rumours of her abusive relationship with Salman, saying he simply poured a drink all over the table in frustration since he was angry at her for trying alcohol for the first time.
     
     
     
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    As a survivor of sexual abuse at the age of 5 and rape at 14, I would like to salute all those that have spoken up and plan on doing so. I know it is very difficult to do it because I have been there and it took me many years to be able to talk about it. It takes immense amount of courage to share this with the world. It’s even harder when you tell those that are close to you and they are supposed to protect you, yet they do nothing. I have been there too and it hurts like hell. But I want these survivors to know it is truly liberating and completely worth it. Do not let the nonbelievers stop you. This is your truth. Do not ever be afraid to speak your truth. Do not let this opportunity pass you. This is a moment that has been long overdue for all of us. This is your chance to be heard and finally obtain justice. I believe you. . . . . #metoo #ibelieveyou #somyali #speakup #shoutitout #iamwithyou #survivors #truth #takeastand #staystrong #wecandoit #justice #longoverdue #pakistan #india #bollywood

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    Somy entered the film industry in the early 1990s, but left a few years later for Florida, where she founded her NGO, No More Tears.
     
     
    According to Somy, what hurts the most is when people close to you do not support you in such a situation. So, she urged victims "not to let the non-believers stop them".
     
     
    "This is your truth. Do not ever be afraid to speak your truth. Do not let this opportunity pass you. This is a moment that has been long overdue for all of us. This is your chance to be heard and finally obtain justice. I believe you.
     
     
    "It's even harder when you tell those that are close to you and they are supposed to protect you, yet they do nothing. I have been there too and it hurts like hell. But I want these survivors to know it is truly liberating and completely worth it," she added.

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