Hello Luna,I understand where you're coming from, we are lucky in North America and privileged, but I don't think your experience is an excuse to be dismissive of people telling you they are getting harassed and degraded and insulted. Would you say the same thing if one of us was physically attacked? "Don't let him his punch in the face abuse you"
That however is the truth. That's why posting about it here doesn't get us any sympathy.
What is being shared here is the tip of the iceberg only. I was a victim of domestic violence & other things I won't mention before and it really breaks my heart to see someone tell me that if someone is verbally, physically or sexually abusive it's my choice to let it affect me or not. I'm probably going to delete my comment here but I kinda hope someone will remember to be careful. We are not spoiled princesses complaining for no reason. But honestly I don't really have any reason to believe anyone cares really.
When I was young I was sexually abused by a man for a long time. These days I have the opportunity to choose whether to live in happiness or with the burden of the past. Everything in this life is a matter of choice.