When you say, "She's an ex-girlfriend and we parted on bad terms. That's why she's attacking me like this."

We see you. We know you've used this excuse to appeal to every man, because break-ups are bad and women are crazy, right?
When you say, "Look at what a mess my accuser is! She could never get her life in order."

We see you. You're attacking her credibility without denying that you're part of the reason her life is what it is.
When you say, "These women are trying to destroy me."

We see you. We want to know what it is they have to gain from this. Doesn't look like much.
When you say: "These allegation aren't true; you know me."

We see you. We've known men like you before. We've been wrong before. We know that you're making it about our trust rather than your behavior, because that has always worked for you.
When you say: "My partner knows me. She would never put up with this."

We see you. You are using her as a shield so that no accusation can stick so long as she sticks by your side. We've rescued that woman before, helped her soak off guilt that belonged to YOU and you alone.
When you say: "These two people made these stories up, independently and for nefarious and vengeful purpose."

We see you. And we see everyone else who has come forward since then, with stories that match, with nothing to gain.

Do you have any idea how many there are?
You might hide behind strong women. You might hide from the internet. You might even really believe this is the truth of who you are.

But we see you.
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