Ford Shares Full Story Behind Kavanaugh Allegations in New Book, Hopes Her Experience Doesn't Deter Other Survivors
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Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate in 2018 that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were teenagers, but he still got confirmed to the Supreme Court.
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In her new book "One Way Back," Ford aims to tell her whole life story, not just focus on the Kavanaugh hearings. She felt a "civic duty" to come forward with her allegations.
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Ford was very reluctant to testify publicly, hoping to speak privately to senators instead, but ultimately felt pressure from survivors saying "we need you to do this."
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The experience was extremely difficult - she received threats, her character was attacked, and she had to go into hiding with her family.
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Though treated poorly by some senators, Ford hopes her experience doesn't deter others from coming forward, showing that "no matter how scary this is, it is something you can live through."